Just as there are certain brands or types of items (gadgets, vehicles, watches, etc.) that are more appealing to thieves, there are certain dog breeds that are more appealing to "dognappers". Dog theft cases in the US have risen in the past few years and many of these stolen dogs are out without loving pet owners. Many of these stolen dogs were stolen for various inhumane and hateful reasons.
Dog flipping is a method of selling dogs that have been stolen to legitimate, unknowing buyers. Dog flipping is one of the top typical reasons why many dogs are getting stolen. Legitimate, unknowing buyers are being told that the dogs they're buying are designer breeds or purebreds. In some cases, a good percentage of those stolen dogs are used as experimental animals or used in research facilities. Meanwhile, other stolen dogs are turned into breeders in nasty "puppy mills". Still, others are used as competitors in illegal dog fighting facilities.
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