{"id":8,"date":"2026-01-12T06:37:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/?p=8"},"modified":"2026-01-12T06:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:37:56","slug":"my-dog-has-been-stolen-how-should-i-react-what-can-i-do-to-find-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/my-dog-has-been-stolen-how-should-i-react-what-can-i-do-to-find-him\/","title":{"rendered":"My dog \u200b\u200bhas been stolen How should I react What can I do to find him"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span dir=\"auto\">Losing your dog is a painful ordeal. Having it stolen adds an even more violent and traumatic dimension. Indeed, while your dog is a full-fledged member of the family, to the thief, it is reduced to the status of an object. It can be resold, exploited for breeding, used for laboratory testing&#8230; Unbearable situations for you or anyone facing the same situation. And\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">dog thefts have been on the rise<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0for several years. Faced with the shock of losing your dog, panic is often the first (and understandable) reaction, but it must quickly give way to a precise strategy to maximize your chances of finding your dog. We&#8217;ll explain everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-9\" src=\"http:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fertretret.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"692\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fertretret.png 900w, https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fertretret-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fertretret-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span dir=\"auto\">Control your emotions to ensure the flight.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The moment you realize your dog isn&#8217;t just lost, but has been intentionally taken by a malicious individual, it is devastating. Yet, you must remain <\/span><span dir=\"auto\">calm and collected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">First, you need to make sure your dog hasn&#8217;t simply run away. Proving it was stolen is therefore essential for what follows. You&#8217;ll need to gather evidence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Look for any sign of forced entry,<\/span><span dir=\"auto\"> such as a gate that has been forced or simply opened, or a cut leash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Ask your<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0immediate neighbors, local shopkeepers, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Determine the presumed time of the flight<\/span><span dir=\"auto\"> as precisely as possible. This is vital for launching a search or accessing CCTV cameras;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Gather all\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">documentation relating to your dog, <\/span><span dir=\"auto\">recent photos, identification number, health record, and CAD identification certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Once all these steps have been taken, time is of the essence. Thieves often try to get rid of the animal quickly or move away from the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span dir=\"auto\">Initiate the reporting process with the relevant authorities.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Stealing a dog or any animal is a criminal offense. It is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine of \u20ac45,000. Therefore, you must act accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\">File a complaint<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Only an official complaint allows the theft to be registered and the subsequent procedures to be initiated:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Go to the gendarmerie or police station<\/span><span dir=\"auto\"> that covers your home. There, you will file a complaint for theft, making sure that the complaint explicitly mentions the theft, and not just a simple loss, describing the suspicious circumstances and providing the evidence previously collected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Check that the\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">chip or tattoo number is included on the<\/span><span dir=\"auto\"> police report. This number is proof of ownership and the only way to prevent resale or fraudulent identification.;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Make sure you get\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">a receipt,<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0which will be required by insurance companies, associations, and the identification database.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\">Contact the identification agency.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">If your dog is microchipped, you must immediately\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">report its theft to I-CAD, the national organization for the identification<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0of domestic animals. This process, which can be done by email or mail, will update your pet&#8217;s status. It is important to note that only the pet owner can take this step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">If a veterinarian or someone contacts the organization to check your dog&#8217;s microchip, it will be reported as stolen, alerting the person contacting them. This measure makes stealing and reselling the animal much more difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">However, if your dog is not microchipped, I-CAD cannot do anything for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\">Alert local professionals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The goal is to create a network within a radius of at least 50 km. While this process can be lengthy and sometimes unnecessary, it is essential. Therefore, you should contact:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Veterinarian<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">: Send the photo and description of the dog, marked &#8220;stolen,&#8221; to all veterinary clinics in the area and surrounding regions. Thieves, even those intending to resell the animal, may need to consult a professional.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Animal shelters and pounds<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">: Panicked thieves may abandon the dog. Ensure that all animal control services and SPA shelters are informed and carry out systematic microchip checks;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Breeders and groomers. <\/span><span dir=\"auto\">These are places of passage for potential buyers or receivers of stolen goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span dir=\"auto\">Field and online research<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Once all the legal steps have been taken, you can&#8217;t just sit back and relax. A search for your stolen dog must be conducted simultaneously on the ground and online, leveraging the power of social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\">Set up a poster campaign<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Posters displayed on the street or in shops<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0remain a powerful tool, capable of reaching people who are not on social media. This is why it&#8217;s essential to be strategic when\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">writing the missing person notice<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Create an impactful poster by highlighting strong words like &#8220;stolen!&#8221; or &#8220;child abduction alert&#8221;;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Add a photo of your dog facing forward;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Provide a short description: breed, sex, weight, color, special features&#8230; and indicate the location of the theft;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Enter a contact number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Optionally mention a reward without specifying the amount.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Once your poster is created, place it in all places of passage, supermarkets, bakeries and tobacconists, public parks, busy streets, bus stops&#8230; focusing on the area of \u200b\u200bthe theft, and then expanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\">Using social media<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The internet is the solution for quickly and widely publicizing the theft of your dog. Several options are readily available:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Post\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">on stolen and lost property groups<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0on Facebook or Instagram, clearly stating &#8220;Stolen&#8221;. Request widespread sharing and ensure your post is public so everyone can share it;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Alert national platforms dedicated to the loss or theft of animals,s such as <\/span><span dir=\"auto\">Petalert,<\/span><span dir=\"auto\"> by filling in all the information fields.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Carefully monitor all online sales sites<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0such as Le Bon Coin and Facebook Marketplaces. If you find a suspicious ad, do not contact the seller directly. It is best to contact the authorities who took your complaint so they can conduct an investigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Ask your family members, friends, and work colleagues to relay the information, and possibly help you with online monitoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\">Some tips to prevent your dog from being stolen<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Get your dog microchipped<\/span><span dir=\"auto\"> and update your contact details in the I-CAD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Never leave your dog unattended in front of a store;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Secure your property with reliable gates and locks, a fence, and, possibly, a video surveillance system;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\">Be discreet about your dog, on social media or when faced with overly curious strangers who ask questions about your dog (breed, sterilized or not, habits, price&#8230;).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing your dog is a painful ordeal. Having it stolen adds an even more violent and traumatic dimension. Indeed, while your dog is a full-fledged member of the family, to the thief, it is reduced to the status of an object. It can be resold, exploited for breeding, used for laboratory testing&#8230; Unbearable situations for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dog-care-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10,"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8\/revisions\/10"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fliphtml5.work\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}