This also happened in Gallery Place/Chinatown in a few incidences several weeks ago and has become a big fear of mine now. There was a list somewhere with the types of dogs they generally go for, mostly small purebreds but some outliers (Golden Retrievers, what I have). Really horrifying.

I’d be a ducking wreck. Not sure I could hand mine over. But I have years and years of attachment and mine are rescues so unlikely to happen to me. Someone who paid $$$ for the puppy from a breeder in the first place cares more about status/looks so can probably just get another one.

Anonymous wrote:Oh, I'd "give up" the dog, then that would be one sorry perp. He could say good-bye to the family jewels.

No one believes you, internet tough guy.

Anonymous wrote:Did they ask for ransom? Is there a black market for dogs?

It was a 3 month old french bulldog - so yes. It's worth a lot of money.

Did they ask for ransom? Is there a black market for dogs?

What kind of dog?

Anonymous wrote:I just saw a headline that this occurred over the weekend in NE DC. I don't know the details of this particular case. But it got me to thinking--WWYD?

Unless you want to get shot like Lady Gaga's dog walker, I suggest you hand over the dog.

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Anonymous wrote:I just saw a headline that this occurred over the weekend in NE DC. I don't know the details of this particular case. But it got me to thinking--WWYD?

Well, my dog doesn't sic balls, so I guess I'd have to give up the dog TO AVOID HAVING MY HEAD BLOWN OFF.

What do you mean, "WWYD?" You give up the damn dog!

Oh thank you PP. you made me laugh for the first time today.

I have a Rottweiler. I don't think this is an issue for us.

I don't think my dog would go with a stranger, but, I don't think anyone would want to steal him either.

Oh, I'd "give up" the dog, then that would be one sorry perp. He could say good-bye to the family jewels.

Anonymous wrote:I just saw a headline that this occurred over the weekend in NE DC. I don't know the details of this particular case. But it got me to thinking--WWYD?

Can you link the article?

Just saw that story. So awful!

Anonymous wrote:I just saw a headline that this occurred over the weekend in NE DC. I don't know the details of this particular case. But it got me to thinking--WWYD?

Well, my dog doesn't sic balls, so I guess I'd have to give up the dog TO AVOID HAVING MY HEAD BLOWN OFF.

What do you mean, "WWYD?" You give up the damn dog!

I just saw a headline that this occurred over the weekend in NE DC. I don't know the details of this particular case. But it got me to thinking--WWYD?