{"id":10663,"date":"2021-06-14T13:28:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T12:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petscanner.com\/?p=10663"},"modified":"2021-06-23T13:29:30","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T12:29:30","slug":"how-to-keep-your-dogs-safe-from-pet-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petscanner.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/14\/how-to-keep-your-dogs-safe-from-pet-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Dogs Safe From Pet Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the ways many of us kept ourselves sane over the pandemic and various lockdowns we\u2019ve had to endure was getting a four-legged friend to keep us company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, recent research from the Pet Food Manufacturers\u2019 Association revealed that 3.2 million households got themselves a pet since the start of the coronavirus crisis, meaning that the UK now has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/business-56362987\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an impressive 17 million pet-owning homes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As wonderful as this is, there has also been an unfortunate rise in pet thefts as a result, as well, however, so it\u2019s essential that animal lovers do all they can to keep their beloved pets safe and sound, at home where they belong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs, in particular, will always be very attractive prospects to would-be thieves as they can be sold on for a lot of money\u2026 but the good news is that there is a lot you can do to protect your pooches and ensure their safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microchipping is a must, of course, and in fact it is now a legal requirement for dog-owners. 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