
If Oklahoma’s Weather Doesn’t Convince To Bring Your Dog In, This Sad Fact Will
Right about now, parents and families in Oklahoma are feeling the effects of bringing home a new puppy or dog for the holidays. An unfortunate truth about pets is that, depending on the breed, there's a higher chance of them being stolen from right out of your yard. Luckily, though, there's a few ways you can help deter thieves.
Laws Against Stealing Dogs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is known for having the harshest laws against those who steal animals. In fact, in Oklahoma, it's considered a felony to steal a dog, goat, or sheep and can earn you:
- Six months to three years in prison
- Fine three times the value of the stolen animals (up to $500,000)
- Both
And, although only 10% of people are likely to find their stolen pets, Oklahomans have been known to make it happen.
If you're an owner concerned about your puppy being stolen, here are a few ways to prevent someone from taking them.
Ways To Prevent Your New Pet From Being Stolen
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Keep in mind that dognappers will do just about anything to lure your pet away from where they are. So even the safest places aren't as safe as you may think. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), owners should never leave their animal alone in general, much less in:
- The backyard
- The car
- Outside of storefronts
Leaving them at home, inside, is a much better option to take away a thief's accessibility. Using dogsitters and dogwalkers are great options for keeping someone around your pup at all times and getting them exercised and out of the house.
Owners can also install cameras around the backyard or areas that your pet is kept to discourage someone from trying; if they do take your pet, at least you have more information to help track them down.
How Can You Find Your Pet If Someone Has Taken Them?
These days, technology has really come so far, even when it comes to tracking down a lost pet. Owners are encouraged to microchip their animal, which rescues like Fishy's Friends in Lawton offer for cheap on occasion.
Another option for puppies or animals that may be close to undergoing surgery is to receive a tattoo while they're under; some Veterinary offices offer this as a precaution so that people know the animal has been fixed and where they were fixed at.
Hopefully you never have to face a heartache like finding your missing pet stolen from you. But, if you have any of these breeds in Oklahoma, just know that the chances of it happening are a lot higher than others.
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