Heartbreaking. 3 French bulldogs taken from owner on Capitol Hill by thieves

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heartbreaking, yes. But the title is wrong: It was on the 5200 block of East Capitol Street SE, which is near the MD border, not Capitol Hill.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/3-dogs-stolen-at-gunpoint-on-east-capitol-street-dc-police/3471198/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The owner said he regularly walked the dogs in his neighborhood. The thieves probably lived or visited his neighborhood and saw him out and about with the dogs.

The dogs will probably sold out of the area: Philly, NYC or New Jersey.

This is really sad.

I wonder if the dogs were chipped. He does not mention this.

The owner posted on NextDoor; 1 of them is chipped. Guessing they were waiting to spay/neuter the two younger ones to chip them.

[Anonymous]

This is why I don't walk my dogs in DC anymore. Not after Pablo and Bruno were stolen at gunpoint (and then-AG Racine refused to prosecute the thugs who stole the dogs and threatened the owners).

I am sure at my next holiday party, some progressive will explain to me why dog theft isn't really a crime...

And, FYI, I am a liberal who wants better for the people committing these crimes. But who also wants safety for the rest of us..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is why I don't walk my dogs in DC anymore. Not after Pablo and Bruno were stolen at gunpoint (and then-AG Racine refused to prosecute the thugs who stole the dogs and threatened the owners).

I am sure at my next holiday party, some progressive will explain to me why dog theft isn't really a crime...

And, FYI, I am a liberal who wants better for the people committing these crimes. But who also wants safety for the rest of us..

+1 My husband and I would be heartbroken if our black lab mix were stolen or went missing. Would not want to think of him being mistreated. He's a rescue who only knows love.

[Anonymous]

Horrible, as a dog owner in DC this is a huge fear of mine. I would vote for any bill that reclasses this too as a crime. It's like stealing car tires now, but the emotional element is so much higher. I'd hand over 10k+ before handing over my dogs, this would rip me to shreds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is what you voted for.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why I don't walk my dogs in DC anymore. Not after Pablo and Bruno were stolen at gunpoint (and then-AG Racine refused to prosecute the thugs who stole the dogs and threatened the owners).

I am sure at my next holiday party, some progressive will explain to me why dog theft isn't really a crime...

And, FYI, I am a liberal who wants better for the people committing these crimes. But who also wants safety for the rest of us..

+1 My husband and I would be heartbroken if our black lab mix were stolen or went missing. Would not want to think of him being mistreated. He's a rescue who only knows love.

Okay, what? I have to worry about someone stealing my multi-breed/mutt rescue dog?? I thought thieves were just after the pure-bred trendy dogs . . . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why I don't walk my dogs in DC anymore. Not after Pablo and Bruno were stolen at gunpoint (and then-AG Racine refused to prosecute the thugs who stole the dogs and threatened the owners).

I am sure at my next holiday party, some progressive will explain to me why dog theft isn't really a crime...

And, FYI, I am a liberal who wants better for the people committing these crimes. But who also wants safety for the rest of us..

+1 My husband and I would be heartbroken if our black lab mix were stolen or went missing. Would not want to think of him being mistreated. He's a rescue who only knows love.

Okay, what? I have to worry about someone stealing my multi-breed/mutt rescue dog?? I thought thieves were just after the pure-bred trendy dogs . . . .

Pure bred trendy dogs also give and receive love. - owner of a much loved and loving pure bred dog (not super trendy)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what you voted for.

+1

+2

And you know, that's ok. I've made mistakes voting. But I own up to them and do better next time instead of whiny and voting the same way time and time again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why I don't walk my dogs in DC anymore. Not after Pablo and Bruno were stolen at gunpoint (and then-AG Racine refused to prosecute the thugs who stole the dogs and threatened the owners).

I am sure at my next holiday party, some progressive will explain to me why dog theft isn't really a crime...

And, FYI, I am a liberal who wants better for the people committing these crimes. But who also wants safety for the rest of us..

+1 My husband and I would be heartbroken if our black lab mix were stolen or went missing. Would not want to think of him being mistreated. He's a rescue who only knows love.

Okay, what? I have to worry about someone stealing my multi-breed/mutt rescue dog?? I thought thieves were just after the pure-bred trendy dogs . . . .

You are thinking the thieves are dog breed experts and don't just go after dogs that look close enough?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dumb thieves probably thought they were stealing pit bulls.

Praying they won't be sold as dog fighting bait.

They have a high resale value, this has been going on for a while, in DC and elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Dog kidnappers are so evil

[Anonymous]

They should be sentenced as a human kidnapper would. Seriously. Though you probably get off for that too in DC these days