Lost: Doberman In North East (SA4)

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2007-11-18 12:22 searcher

Does anyone know what the outcome of this awful theft was????? Were these puppies ever traced.............

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2007-04-04 14:38 tori

Has there never been any information about the Dobermann puppies? Hope they are all in safe and responsible handsxxx

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2007-03-14 07:53 Angelita

BC, I have sent you a pm re a sighting of a doberman in this area

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2006-08-08 12:12 tori

Where any of the Dobie pups ever recovered? Hope all the pups are safe and being well cared for wherever they arexxxx

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2006-07-31 20:02 VIOLATORww

hi there, just found this website while lookin for doberman pups around the glasgow area. this is shockin ! have they been found yet ? also how old would they be now ?

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2006-07-21 09:37 BC

just noticed the found doberman, is the same telephone number as the lost puppies

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2006-07-21 09:30 BC

Do we know if the owner has looked at the puppy in the found section???

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2006-06-16 15:27 mad dog house:

Is there any news .All these dogs and nobody knows anything.

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2006-05-14 03:24 jodie & ouzo

i found this seems like they have a few different types of dogs worth a shot.Doberman's x 2, Husky's x 4, Boxer x Bulldog Bitch ?150 each. Other mixed breeds ?100 all between 5-10 mths old. Tel: 0161 7957317 or 07851 842166. Price: ?150 as stated

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2006-04-16 10:51 tori

Shame that there is still no news about these Dobie pupsxxxx

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2006-03-12 17:27 Amiepotsww

still no news? poor guys, im still checking this, I cant believe they havnt been found yet. best wishes to the owners anyway. :(

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2006-03-02 09:37 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Agree with Ang about the found-about the right age and markings look the same as the little pup in the picture-tan top of front legs round face and under neath- MUST BE worth finding out more?????

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2006-03-02 08:48 tori

Still no news about these Dobie babies? Must be so worrying for their owner not knowing that the pups are in responsible hands. Hope for good news soonxxxxxxxx

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2006-03-01 13:30 Angelita

Doberman in the found section, approx 6 months old

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2006-02-18 23:40 polly

Poppy i think most of the dogs from the uspca were either boxer puppies or older boxers... is there any news at all on these babies..still hoping they are back home very soonxx

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2006-02-15 21:00 pediciniww

Any news on these pups? What are the police doing about it?

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2006-01-07 13:24 Poppy17

Sorry to report this, but a reply from the USPCA this morning informed me that the first report mentioning dobermans was wrong.There were none of that breed involved.

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2006-01-05 22:30 Poppy17

I have just noticed today on the BBC news website: Northern Ireland region, about a puppy farm that has just been raided in Katesbridge, County Down. There were some Dobermans mentioned, and the USPCA are now looking after the dogs.Perhaps the owners of all the stolen dogs should contact them directly. Good Luck.

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2006-01-04 13:42 TracyB

Had hoped that there would be some news on these by now. Some-one must know something about where they are

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2005-12-22 18:13 mad dog house:

Hi, this is very upsetting, still no infomation on all these dogs. I hope they are all reunited with there owner VERY VERY SOON. good luck

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2005-12-17 14:07 Bulliemom (Ollies Mom)

Hope all your babies (including the big ones) are returned to you safe and sound very soon. And we need not go into what we'de like done to the thieves eh!!!!

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2005-12-16 09:48 Amiepotsww

still no news on the puppys? :(

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2005-12-13 11:41 19sarah86

thanx Jot, just a thought :) hope people dont give up hope on these pups or the older dogs

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2005-12-12 16:09 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

19sarah86, I saw the pups advertised on Epupz in Carmarthenshire as well, I presume they are the same ones you mentioned. I sent details to Jayne a couple of weeks again who passed them on to the owner but presume these drew a blank as no news since. This a lot of dogs to just disappear, fingers crossed they turn up soon.

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2005-12-12 15:44 19sarah86

found another sale of dobeman puppies in north wales on the following website http://pets-adoption-sale.vivastreet.co.uk/cats-dogs/doberman-pups-9-weeks-old this is the advert: Doberman pups 10 weeks old black tan 3 male 1 female KC Register. Parents can be seen ?450

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2005-12-12 13:17 TracyB

Sad to see that nothing yet changed on these ones. I keep hoping & watching. Too far away to be of any help but did let friends know last weekend of how many & where. They live in North Wales & friend is local vet so word gets around. Hope to see something positive soon. Would be a fantastic christmas if they got them back.

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2005-12-11 16:44 19sarah86

lots of doberman puppies for sale on www.epupz.co.uk in carmarthenshire area, maybe someone should take a look, im not really sure what im looking for

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2005-12-10 06:47 Bugs

Hope this leads to their recovery.

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2005-12-09 21:37 Candy

Yes, lovely to see something possibly happening. Dolly 6.2.05

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2005-12-09 14:22 The Old Bat

I keep checking. Glad to see that something is happening. Thinking of these little pups - Val

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2005-12-08 22:40 Unknown

Quite a few developements on this saga-too sensitive to put on site but local helpers will be updated tomorrow.

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2005-11-29 15:35 Sarah

Still can't believe none of these doggies have been found yet?! Stay strong, there out there somewhere. Jake 21.10.05 xxxx

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2005-11-27 18:18 polly

Any news on these babies and the older girls.....polly

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2005-11-26 22:13 UNKNOWN

Ok Nik, I didn't know! Will give you a shout if i need media advice then.

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2005-11-26 21:44 Unknown

MediaUK site is rather basic and mostly out of date, but useful when desperate (or when I'm not around to provide the subscription-only info)

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2005-11-25 12:14 Unknown

Thanks jo-have forwarded your info to owner.

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2005-11-25 11:36 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Jayne - I have sent you a pm regarding an ad I have seen on the internet. Jo

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2005-11-25 09:47 smiliy

I would like to say thankyou for all the e-mails that have been sent to us regarding my stolen dobermans. i appriciate all the help and advice that you have all given. thankyou stephen.

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2005-11-24 22:14 The Old Bat

Nice article - hope it brings some information forward. Does this also indicate that the police are on board with this? - Val

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2005-11-24 21:50 Sarah

Oh how sad! Hope all the dogs, especially Cassie and Sam are returned soon. Jake 21.10.05 xxx

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2005-11-24 20:56 Amiepotsww

sorry for double posting, heres the article, and again im so sorry, and about the geese too, I hope Cassie and Sam come home soon <3 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Mosio/article.jpg

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2005-11-24 20:48 Amiepotsww

read the artical in the evening post today, really nice article and gorgeous picture, that dobe is beautiful, i feel even more saddened after finding out 2 of the dobes belonged to your friend who died :( im so so sorry. If anyone would like me to scan and upload the article I will, its very nice.

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2005-11-24 11:38 UNKNOWN

http://www.mediauk.com/newspapers/13876 has the contact details for Western mail/South Wales Echo. Make a note of the site people, it has details of all the UK media. Nik, go for it - and also anyone else who wants to send them an email asking them (politely please!) to give this some newpaper columns.

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2005-11-24 04:01 polly

Just a different view on this..how easy is it for somene in the know regarding dobermans to have stolen these puppies and used thier own kennel club affix to sell these puppies on...and tell the new owners their kc names been applied for and will be forwarded at a later date...some breeders do not apply for kc papers straight away...and on a lighter note a pet owner who had a accidental mating will not have 20 puppies for sale at one said time...20 puppies plus the adult bitches who if put together fight need more than a average house to accomodate them...has anyone a address for a animal rights organisation who may very well be involved in this..As for the police well im appalled no crime number no insurance and it hasnt rained so any finger prints etc will still be there..at the least the police could of called out soco to check for any evidence or passed it onto the CID to follow up...polly

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2005-11-23 22:43 doggroomer

It certainly needs some publicity Nik. Chris

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2005-11-23 22:26 Unknown

Technically, this is so horrendous that this shouldn't need my help to get the media on board. However, I am tempted to do a release on how many dogs need to be stolen for it to be a crime......

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2005-11-23 20:07 Ted the Dog

Have just seen Jayne's message that the local "Police Force" have not even issued a crime number for this theft - scandalous - they need a fire lit under them ... and the two addresses needed to action that are 1) the Independent Police Complaints Commission (http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/), 2) local MPs/Councillors (http://www.writetothem.com/)

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2005-11-23 18:45 TracyB

Have the vets around Wales been notified-this amount of pups needing innoculations should raise questions. I'm amazed that no-one has seen or noticed the equivilent of a puppy class at Crufts disappering. Some-one must know where they are. People just don't come home with this amount of dogs. Have any papers further afield run the story? Wales is an easy place to get to-they could well be out of the area. If enough publicity occurs they may have 2nd thoughts & ring if only to get a reward. What is this country coming to-really makes you wonder. I looked in disbelief at the amount of dogs been stolen in general. This site really has opened my eyes-. Really hope you hear something soon.

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2005-11-23 16:26 doggroomer

Also Doberman puppies for sale on Loot. Chris

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2005-11-23 16:06 doggroomer

Aparently there is an ad in Scot-ad today for 2 Dobies - male & female. Not in Scotland so haven't seen it. Could anyone check this out? Chris

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2005-11-23 13:24 doggroomer

Have just looked on Many Tears site and they have an explanation of how they know the pups they have are nothing to do with the ones on this thread. Chris

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2005-11-23 13:12 polly

Can the owners not take a look at the puppies that have been handed in at many tears just to safe guard who ever adopts these babies eventually.This isnt a opportunist theft this has been well thought out the place must of been watched.lots of factors here where the police need to sit up and listen..all my dogs have been kept indoors for over 12mths now same when i have a litter.the same as Wizpom It is a worry, but my dogs live indoors, are hardly ever left without supervision and I don't live in an isolated location.I think all big breeders of any dogs should be made aware of what is happening to our precious babies

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2005-11-23 12:27 Unknown

Thanks traceyb and dogroomer.

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2005-11-23 12:26 doggroomer

Posted on a dog groomer mail group. Chris

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2005-11-23 12:16 TracyB

I've posted LOST/STOLEN onto Ebay, with website address. I cannot believe that this amount of dogs can go missing & no-one knows anything. It's way out of my area,but as a dog owner myself I appreciate how devestating this is. Hope you hear something positive soon.There's enough people now aware and out looking.

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2005-11-23 12:07 doggroomer

Have just emailed the home office re dog theft. The only way the crime numbers are down is because they won't acknowledge crime and I've told them that. Chris

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2005-11-23 11:46 wizpom

It is a worry, but my dogs live indoors, are hardly ever left without supervision and I don't live in an isolated location. However, I am being extra careful these days, as are many of my dog friends. The lady whose Poms were stolen has no immediate neighbours and that must have contributed largely to her dogs being made a prime target for what must have been an organized theft.

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2005-11-23 11:25 Unknown

PS: Bet this is a bit close to home for your liking!

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2005-11-23 11:24 Unknown

Thanks Wizpom -Us dog owners have to watch out for each other as the police do not treat this crime with the seriousness it deserves!

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2005-11-23 11:20 wizpom

If this is not a crime ... nothing is! I have only recently registered as a helper but am shocked at how many references there are to the indifference shown by the police regarding dog theft. I intend writing to an MP regarding this apparent complacency as this sort of attitude fails to take into account the stress and trauma suffered by those who have lost their dogs and the welfare of the dogs themselves. Sometimes, years of endeavour and devotion to breeding are wiped out in one fell swoop and treasured dogs are left in the hands of goodness knows who ! A shoplifter could be arrested for stealing a packet of cornflakes!!!! I'm not condoning that but there is no comparison in the enormoty of the crime. My son lives in Pontardulais and I have asked him to put up notices and spread the word around in the college where he works. I will take some notices to my Vets who have a number of Surgeries in the Llantrisant,and Bridgend areas. Three weeks ago a fellow Pom enthusiast from the Midlands has 7 Poms stolen and there has been no positive news so far. It is since then that my eytes have been opened to the extent of what is going on and the efforts being made by DogsLost and its army of helpers.

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2005-11-23 10:51 daunting

Just to add that the stolen pups and bitches are more likely to be dumped somewhere rather than being handed in to a rescue organisation.

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2005-11-23 10:43 Joss

I'm inclined to agree with Chris (doggroomer), How do they know for definate that this was a genuine owner? It's a bit coincidental that they suddenly appear in rescue when a litter has been stolen. I think this lead needs to be officially checked by the police or maybe the owner could go and have a look - the pictures on many tears website are not very clear. If they were unable to go in person, better pictures could be possibly emailed to them for them to see. I am hoping for a happy ending (not enough of those about at the moment). Jo

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2005-11-23 10:43 daunting

Sylvia at Many Tears has the details from the vet who saw the owners dog through its pregnancy - so yes - a coincidence!!! These are not the stlen pups!

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2005-11-23 10:36 doggroomer

That's a bit of a coincidence. How can they be sure the owners were really the owners. I'd go as high as possible through the police ranks until they did take this seriously. If they won't take this huge theft seriously, what chance is there for anyone with 1 or 2 missing? They're paid to solve crime and they're not doing it. Sorry, this makes my blood boil. Chris

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2005-11-23 10:15 Unknown

Thanks for looking into that daunting.

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2005-11-23 10:11 daunting

The pups at Many Tears are NOT the ones stolen from Pontardulais. They were a hand in by the owners through CARA.

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2005-11-23 09:40 seeka

Pups are 8 weeks old & the web address is www.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue

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2005-11-23 09:21 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Not sure if already done but have contacted my-doberman.com and asked for them to pass on as much as poss esp in Ireland. Jane

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2005-11-23 09:09 Unknown

Thanks Seeka! Any idea what age the pups are? Can you put a link to many tears on for us?

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2005-11-23 09:06 seeka

Just emailed Sylvia at Many Tears Rescue in Camarthen & asked if she can check out where the 8 dobi pups she had come in yesterday came from. Will post as soon as I have any news.

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2005-11-23 08:46 Sarah

The police have got to take note! KEEP RINGING THEM!!!! the more of a fuss put in the more they will respond!!!!!! If they still won't take you seriously you need to go higher until someone does! I do hope you find all your doggies soon!!!! If there is anything i can do to help please let me know! GOOD LUCK!!! Jake 21.10.05 xxx

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2005-11-23 08:36 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Too far away to put up posters but checking sales on internet. Have places avert in UK pets forum under 'dogs- doberman- puppies and adults'. Given brief description and added doglost link. Will add to as many internet sales/wanted sites I have on record. Jane

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2005-11-23 06:13 JaneA

I suggest the owners get BACK onto the Police, IMMEDIATELY and explain that if they are refusing to investigate a theft of this nature (when there is clear evidence in the form of blood etc which would help secure a conviction) then they (owners) will be coming down to the station to collect a signed statement from the persons in charge on this shift to that effect in order that they may circulate it within 24 hours to the local and national press, and the local and national news networks. For goodness sakes, DO NOT let the police get away with this - the best chance of these dogs being found is to make them too hot to handle - TWENTY NINE dogs is HUGELY newsworthy and will get giant publicity - IF the police will just admit it is a crime. Come on, get shirty - we pay their wages.

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2005-11-22 23:54 Poppy17

May I suggest that everyone who is registered with EBay post messages on as many boards as possible.This is one way to get people from all over the UK to keep their eyes open. Everything crossed for the safe return of all missing dogs. kazza

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2005-11-22 23:20 seeka

just been on the many tears rescue web site based in Llanelli, Camarthen & 8 Doberman puppies have just arrived in , given up by owner to CARA & then taken in at many tears. Might be worth following up. 3 girls & 5 boys.

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2005-11-22 19:52 Raly

Just to keep you all updated I contaced the port police (eventually) not that easy to get relevant numbers,and as said in a previous posting a very helpfull lady took details and I faxed all posters to her, she will then notify all other ports for us..I will call her again tomorrow to confirm there is nothing further she needs. Good luck to all in finding these puppies and their mothers. Donna

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2005-11-22 18:24 doggroomer

A lot of travellers come to England for the summer and go back to Ireland in the autumn/winter. If there are a number of caravans and split the dogs between them it probably wouldn't be noticable when they go on the boat. It's not as if the pups are not with their mothers, although I suppose the pups are old enough to be taken from their parents now. Chris

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2005-11-22 18:14 Amiepotsww

I'll (and my family and Boyfriend) will be looking around the Port Talbot and Porthcawl areas for the puppies, i'll put up a poster in the shop window and see if the local vets wouldnt mind me putting up posters either. I hope we can all group together to find these puppies, ill be keeping a keen look out. I buy the freeads every week too, so ill be looking through it for you :3.

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2005-11-22 17:31 Marian

I too thought about puppy farms and activists, but it certainly seems that the owners care about their dogs. Are the owners really hassling the police? Apart from anything else, this is a very valuable cargo. They would be there at least going through the motions for a property theft - but, they will probably say DNA evidence is now too old - has it been raining down there? Also with the blue pick up link, they even have something to go on. I think you must insist on a crime number - or it will go unrecorded. We must all watch out for dobermans for sale - what on earth do they intend to do with so many I wonder. Good luck

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2005-11-22 16:57 Unknown

The police have not issued a crime number and have not taken any evidence!!!!!!

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2005-11-22 16:37 The Old Bat

Are the police on board with this one yet? There must be so many clues and much evidence on site. Did I see on one of the postings that there was some blood evidence - perhaps one of the thieves has been bitten (GOOD!). I'm miles away but willing to help in any way I can - Val

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2005-11-22 15:53 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

I really hope all these dogs get home safe and sound very soon. The transport thing does seem odd but like 'Kerioak' said, a possibility is that the adult dogs were sedated with something. One must turn up soon....and hopefully lead to the rests safe return. Fingers crossed.

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2005-11-22 13:13 Unknown

Barn is situated in a Valley and although houses near by it is at a lower level and tucked into this Valley.

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2005-11-22 13:02 polly

Is the barn near to the house. I know if anyone comes within a few feet of my house/kennel at least one of my dogs creates and starts barking sometimes i know all is well but at other times i have too look.My dogs bark even at neighbours and relatives..so did these dobies owner not hear anything very unusual for a bitch with puppies not to be very vocal.pity there is no cctv with a large breeder like they must be security is paramount and costs very little to install....polly

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2005-11-22 12:08 Kerioak

Hi Jayne I don't usually like speculating but I have been thinking about the transport side of it. The pups would not take up much room - maybe a couple of crates. If the adults had been sedated with something like ACP then they would have been easier to handle - and quiet. Some of the adult bitches have dewclaws which is still fairly unusual in Dobes.

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2005-11-22 12:00 Unknown

Hi Baileys mum, one dog was left behind she had been released from pen and was found distressed by owner in the morning. As for transport it appears to have only been one vehicle which beggers belief for 29 dogs of which the bitches have to be kept seperate else they will fight-the whole thing does not seem to make sense at all!

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2005-11-22 11:50 Baileysmom

Please dont think Im getting at owners. Im not. My own dog was from a breeder. There just seemed an awful lot of dogs in the one place. Anyway, the theives must have known that these all these dogs were there, and how many. Transport would of had to be arranged for 29 dogs - not easy. Were any dogs left behind? I feel that it must be someone who has visited these dogs. Knows where they were kept and came prepared (with collars!) The police have got to get involved in this. DNA can be taken from blood samples. I really hope and pray that these dogs are all found and returned safely very soon. Im in Scotland, but if there is anything I can do, please contact me...x

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2005-11-22 11:40 UNKNOWN

God this is just to shocking for words. Please lets just hope that these pups are returned asap. I hope if the owner carries on breeding lessons will be learnt from this. X

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2005-11-22 11:04 polly

Was hoping to see better news on these 26 dogs today....I am thinking if these have been taken out of the country Ireland is the only way..having said that 19puppies would make a lot of noise and the bitches dont get on so trouble for whoever has taken these poor darlings.Anything i can do up here in lancs plz let me know...pollyxx

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2005-11-22 10:27 Rachey

Sam : Strong ear carriage, microchipped......Jude : Strong ear carriage and also chipped...... Casey : Red chinese eyes...... Fern : white spot on chest...... Angie: Twisted right foot..... Mia: Is a rottweiler..... Jade : is a red Doberman......Puppies as follows:::::: 1 puppy blue bitch,11 weeks old....... 1 red dog 9 weeks old......19 puppies black and tan......this is all the dog that were taken.

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2005-11-22 10:26 Unknown

In answer to Baileys mum-4 people visited the kennels and 3 reserved puppies-owner rang the three who were concerned-indeed upset at the theft of their puppies but the 4th put the phone down on owner and had left no contact address-owner has approached orange to get the details. The 4th was a man who said he had just got back from Iraq-on asking around another local breeder had a visit from a man claiming to have just come back from Iraq, this man is driving a blue mitsubishi pick up and says he is from the Forest Fach area of Swansea. We had several dogs stolen from South Wales earlier in the year and in some cases a Blue Mitsubishi pick up was noted at the scene-that is why we are suspicious.

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2005-11-22 10:18 Unknown

I to had the idea about being a puppy farm and directly asked the owner who said no. I also went and visited the barn where the dogs were kept and although I keep my dogs in the house, the barn was clean with new holding pens and clean bowls and no smell. I feel what we have here is someone who has only just decided to start breeding and has learnt the hard way. What ever our feelings are about breeders at the end of the day doglost is about finding missing and stolen dogs-the welfare of dogs is another issue which can be handled by those with more experience in this field. The fact that the owner welcomed the TV cameras would be unusual if they had something to hide. I warned the owner that he may have a backlash due to the publicity and all he wants is his dogs back.

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2005-11-22 09:48 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Im shocked at such a theft- this amount should be spotted unl;ess they have been split up. I hope the ideas about the ports are followed up- lets hope that they are home soon where they belong. have emailed cousin in Wales to spread the word. Jane

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2005-11-21 23:23 Jenny G

This is just awful!! So many dogs and puppies stolen. I assume this is a breeder and NOT a puppy farm. Forgive me for mentioning this, but IF it were a puppy farm they could have been stolen as a form of protest. I hope they are all found safe and well very quickly!

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2005-11-21 21:06 Sarah

I am speechless about this senseless act. I had my puppy stolen and it tore my world apart, to have 20 and there parents is just awful! I am thinking of the owners! the B*****s who did this need shooting! Hope they are all found safe and well! Jake 21.10.05 xxxx

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2005-11-21 21:05 Candy

really hope something will be done about this and these dogs are returned. Dolly 6.2.05

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2005-11-21 20:44 The Old Bat

Baileys Mom - I had also thought along similar lines so you are not the only one. I feel that to take so many dogs they had to be an organised group. To go in and steal adult Dobermans and Rotties they must have been very confident around that type of dogs. I'd be wary of just one or two of those breeds as I don't know them. I know Travellers have been mentioned but I just wonder if that would really have been the case. However I doagree with the line of thought that Ireland would be a probable destination for these dogs as once over the water they would be easier to move round with no questions asked. Unfortunately if you know the right (or in this case wrong) sort of people this can be done. I really hope for the sake of these dogs that they are found safe and well soon. I've passed it on to anyone I think might be able to help - Val

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2005-11-21 20:37 polly

Hi baileysmum i had the same thoughts, but however after sitting back and thinking logically as i do sometimes..i know lots of breeders in my own breed that have larger kennels than i have and its not un heard of these people keeping several show bitches as well as brood bitches so at any one time a larger kennel could have the same amount of puppies..and these people are not classed as puppy farmers. so having that thought i passed on the puppy farmer theory....pollyxx

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2005-11-21 20:12 Baileysmom

I presume the owners have had people enquiring about pups. Everybody will need to contacted and verified. The people that stole these dogs knew they were there and how many were there. I have to ask for my own peace of mind, and I dont want to offend anybody, but is this definitely a reputable breeder, could theives think they were rescuing dogs??? (maybe thinking it was a farm!). Please dont all jump on me, had to ask, it has been niggling at me all day.

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2005-11-21 19:35 dekkaann

Am unsure as to just how many dogs have been stolen, is it twenty pups and x amount of adults? Are they from show breeding kennels? the thieves must have had a fair amount of time in which to remove so many dogs.

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2005-11-21 18:40 J MO

Owners should try the Local Council and ask for the location of the travellers and where there usual sites are. They tend to have 5 or 6 placses where they move to and if they have children in the area they won't leave the area

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2005-11-21 16:19 phychey

Hope you get all these babies back very soon safe and well. What lowlife could take these babies away from there mothers also hope and pray that they get the others back safe and well.

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2005-11-21 16:01 jarr70

Iwould not be one bit surprised if it is TRAVELLERS that have taken them this is going on everywhere.Lets just hope that they get the dogs back and as soon as possible

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2005-11-21 15:33 UNKNOWN

Oh my god i cannot believe that someone would carry out such a low act. I do hope that all the pups are found and soon, they need to be back at home with their mum. X

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2005-11-21 15:29 Unknown

Thanks Donna-This has now been done and a very kind person who works at the port and is a dog owner herself is alerting all ports and faxing posters to them.

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2005-11-21 14:44 CarlaZMartins:

COULD SOMEONE FAX DETAILS TO IRISH FERRIES.. dont know if this info will do any good... but is worth a shot. got from http://faqs.irishferries.com/faq/if/1278.asp Dublin fax +353 1 819 3942 Tel +353 818 300 400 fax +353 1 855 2244 Customer Contact Centre Cork Customer Contact Centre fax +353 21 450 4651 Dublin Head Office & Customer Support fax +353 1 855 2272 DUBLIN PORT ; FAX +353 1 607 5669 tel. +353 1 855 2296 Rosslare Port; fax +353 53 33544 tel. 353 53 33158

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2005-11-21 14:26 CarlaZMartins:

I SPOKE, JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO TO FREIND IN A HIGH UP PUBLIC SERVICES JOB, WHO INFORMED ME OF 'TRAVELLERS' IN THE SWANSEA AREA, AND THAT NUMEROUS DOGS IN SOUTH WALES WERE BEING STOLEN BY WHO THEY SUSPECT TO BE THESE TRAVELLERS, BUT ALSO TOLD ME THAT IT'S TRYING TO CATCH THEM THAT'S THE PROBLEM! Will put posters up in all areas, shops, pet shops and vets, in area, Is there anybody out there in N. Ireland, or does anyone know anyone in N Ireland who can hopefull keep a lookout and distribute to same kind of places there. HOPE U HAVE SOME NEWS SOON. Would check all newspapers in all areas and check out every type of dog like this for sale, would make out that am interested in buying one and go to see if they were mine.

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2005-11-21 14:03 Unknown

Have spoken to the South Wales evening Post who will be ringing owner-hopefully some more coverage !

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2005-11-21 13:44 jarr70

OMG I hope these poor dobies are found very soon,these people who took these are pure scum.

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2005-11-21 13:23 Kerioak

Initial report gave 17 black, 2 brown and 1 blue pup (blue is a steel-grey colour that generally have poor coats in adulthood so not deliberately bred for). Pups are docked and de-dewclawed

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2005-11-21 13:00 polly

I can try and mail Holyhead and Stranrear not sure if there is a ferry service from fleetwood to northern ireland..if e-mails need to be sent just pm me im about all dayxxxxpolly

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2005-11-21 12:40 Baileysmom

I agree with Polly and think Ireland is a strong possibility. Can we email ports etc? As for the police - have nothing much to say Im afraid. If we were talking a couple of paintings, they would be crawling around gathering evidence but 20 pups plus dogs???!!!!! - no chance! And they wonder why the public are so disillusioned! This is organised crime for gods sake! Sorry for rant. Will do anything I can to help x

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2005-11-21 12:39 justlou

Come home soon. xx

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2005-11-21 12:35 polly

Hi reply to vals posting dobes being popular in USA ..i cant see these dogs getting the paper work involved in exporting dogs..but having said that Northern Ireland could be a better option as you dont need a doggy passport there..Southern ireland yes..where is the nearest ferry to this theft...polly

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2005-11-21 12:34 Unknown

Any thing you can do to help is much appreciated-doglost HQ is inundated with press and missing dogs at the mo! Thanks!

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2005-11-21 12:10 Joss

Responsding to J Mo - I wonder if it would be possible to put adverts in pubications such as free ads - these are available on the internet and most adverts are free. Could put something along lines of STOLEN and a little bit about the pups and possibly a contact email/phone number if anyone has any suspisions or recently been offered a pup. If this is OK, I subscribe to free ads and I could put an advert in for you - or Dogs Lost could do it officially it's easy to register and the adverts will show if a search is put in for either dogs or under the specific breed. You would need to advertise under wanted and offered. It's so annoying, the Police just seem so unable to do anything or can't be bothered to do anything - my dogs are like my children - if they went missing I don't know what I'd do. Hope these babies show up soon. Will be keeping an eye out in local papers, I'm in Kent but thats not far really. jo

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2005-11-21 12:05 Unknown

Thanks Matt for putting posters up.

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2005-11-21 11:58 lily

come on police admit this dog theft is a rapidly growing problem that tears peoples lives apart!!!!!praying all these dogs will be found safe and well,laura

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2005-11-21 11:48 scoobytyper26:

i.ve put up posters in my shop and my parents shop for you, hundreds of people come in every week to our shops, so fingers crossed!!xxxxx Matt

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2005-11-21 11:33 csprice

May be worth going into local schools, check with post persons, and some of the small pet shops incase any one remembers having sold lots of dog food, etc. - I really do hope you get you babies back, I would love to write what I really did think of scum like this, but there would be to many *****. I am in South London, but will try and alert as many of my family in South Wales.

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2005-11-21 11:28 The Old Bat

Just a thought - Dobermans very popular in USA. Could people try to ship these little beatuies over there?

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2005-11-21 11:27 The Old Bat

This is a dispicable CRIME. Come on police - wake up. Owners must be distraught. Hope you have some positive news very soon - Val

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2005-11-21 11:25 polly

Whover stole these poor babies have really done their homework not easy pinching so many puppies plus the adult bitches...and the rottie...xx lets hope they are all found safe

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2005-11-21 11:15 Kellsta05

I cant believe this!!!! OH my god!!!! What kind of people would do this?!?! I hope they come back soon and all are safe. Whoever has staolen these puppies need hanging!! Come home soon little ones, good luckxxx

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2005-11-21 11:14 J MO

Owners should check the local press in the pets for sale columns and also also poster all local pet shops and newsagents in case they are advertised for sale. Hope they are all found soon. Is there any way you can advertise on the internet that these are stolen so that the site appears if anyone looks for puppies for sale. they may be cross checked this way and any potential owner may find out that they are stolen.

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2005-11-21 11:12 Bugs

How on earth can the police not think this is theft. It's ludicrous. Really hope these babies are back home safe & sound very soon.xxxx

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2005-11-21 10:59 Hannah

NOW THIS IS THE WORST DOG THEFT I HAVE EVER HEARD OF STEALIN 20 PUPS THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS THESE PEOPLE ARE F****** S***** B******** LOCK THEM UP WHEN THEY ARE CAUGHT & THROW AWAY THE KEYS. HOW CAN ANYONE STEAL THIS MANY PUPS THERE MUST BE MORE THAN ONE PERSON DOING THIS COS THEY COULD NEVER CARRY THIS MANY PUPS IN ONE GO. THIS IS DEFINATELY A PLANNED THEFT WITHOUT A DOUBT. HOW COULD ANYONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND DO THIS. HOPE ALL THESE LITTLE ONES ARE BACK TO THEIR MUM SOON & ARE OK !!!!!!

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2005-11-21 10:32 Unknown

All helpers in South Wales have been e mailed the poster. Thanks Polly for e mailing Breeders and also to Doberman rescue who are also alerting their list. have just got back from the owner in Wales where we filmed the evidence-footprints,bloody finger prints etc-surprisingly the police say there is not enough eveidence to suggest theft! Despite doors being forced and tyre marks and 2 slip collars being left behind which are not owners!

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2005-11-21 10:17 polly

just e-mailed breeders i know in south wales told them to pass this info on and print of posters... hope all these babies are back safe and sound..well organised theft of defensless dogs...xxxxpolly

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2005-11-21 10:12 CavLady

Oh my good godfathers! This is not just opportunists, obviously a very well planned theft. I do hope these poor little ones are recovered safe and sound soon x

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2005-11-21 10:11 melli

oh god hope you get all these babies back safe and soon good luck

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2005-11-21 10:00 Rachey

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