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Lil Sis · 06-26-2011, 01:13 PM

Hello

I was talking to someone in the store who came up to me to see my yorkie.

Long story short.. he told me of a "rash" of yorkies that have been stolen(this is in the Miami area) from people WHILE they are walking their dogs. Someone will come up to talk to you (distraction) while the partner will cut the leash and run off with the dog.

I can't imagine it, because I am very aware of my guys.. but I don't have any reason he would not tell the truth. I just want everyone aware.

Thanks

DvlshAngel985 · 06-26-2011, 01:22 PM

Thanks for putting he war if out there. I guess we'll have to start dressing our babies in tees that say, "I'm spayed/neutered" to try to deter such thefts. It's so sad we can't even take the babies out for a walk anymore.

diannenet · 06-26-2011, 01:24 PM

Wow. That is good information to kmow and I bet he was telling the truth. Some people will stop at nothing to get what they want.

CouversMom · 06-26-2011, 01:49 PM

Wow, that is insane! I would have never thought of someone cutting the leash. Some people are disgusting... I could not imagine this happening

I always make sure people who are interested in my dogs know they are spayed/neutered. I think it makes them less valuable to people who want to steal them. I will definitely be more aware when walking them now.

mscat · 06-26-2011, 01:54 PM

People can be so ruthless

That is a bold move on the thieves part. Making away with someone else's dog from a simple walk is disturbing. People are so money hungry it is awful. I think having your dog microchipped is very important. It is also very important to know your surroundings and to be careful who you talk to. If someone is paying too much attention to your dog, get out of there, fast.

TresCutePiggies · 06-26-2011, 02:08 PM

It sounds a lot like the purse thefts that happen where they just cut the strap and run. It really makes me hate people. Sadly, I don't think the spay/neuter shirts would deter people who just want to flip them on Craigslist.

alaskayorkie · 06-26-2011, 02:38 PM

Crazy! Maybe we should go to handcuffs and a chain leash?

katy-yorkie · 06-26-2011, 02:57 PM

Lock and Load...

peachesmom1sc · 06-26-2011, 03:02 PM

my li'l one never leaves my arms or hubbys i never let her walk when we are out she is only 3 pounds so its in my arms

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-26-2011, 03:38 PM

What is wrong with people!! No more leash and harness. Only in my arms!

aliciagee · 06-26-2011, 03:39 PM

wow people will stop at nothing to get what they want!!! im glad i never let my babies out of my sight

Perrella · 06-26-2011, 03:53 PM

Wow, that is just awful....yet one more scare with our babies. Thank you much for sharing so we can all be much more alert

Princes mom · 06-26-2011, 03:54 PM

That is unbelievable! I remember reading (maybe on yt) that some people were afraid to walk their yorkies (also pugs) in their neighborhood because apparently someone watched where the dog lived, broke in and stole him. The post (article) said it was safer to put your dog in your car and drive to a park or somewhere else.

Mollysmom411999 · 06-26-2011, 04:21 PM

Just plain sick.....I sure hope they can run fast cause if I catch up with them the He's will be she's!!!!!!!

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-26-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollysmom411999

Just plain sick.....I sure hope they can run fast cause if I catch up with them the He's will be she's!!!!!!!

Ok, at least you made a funny out of a terrible situation!

06-26-2011, 01:13 PM	#1
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	WARNING... New WAY TO STEAL YOUR YORKIE Hello I was talking to someone in the store who came up to me to see my yorkie. Long story short.. he told me of a "rash" of yorkies that have been stolen(this is in the Miami area) from people WHILE they are walking their dogs. Someone will come up to talk to you (distraction) while the partner will cut the leash and run off with the dog. I can't imagine it, because I am very aware of my guys.. but I don't have any reason he would not tell the truth. I just want everyone aware. Thanks __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

06-26-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Thanks for putting he war if out there. I guess we'll have to start dressing our babies in tees that say, "I'm spayed/neutered" to try to deter such thefts. It's so sad we can't even take the babies out for a walk anymore. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

06-26-2011, 01:24 PM	#3
diannenet Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,363	Wow. That is good information to kmow and I bet he was telling the truth. Some people will stop at nothing to get what they want. __________________ *Dianne Toby Speedy*

06-26-2011, 01:49 PM	#4
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Wow, that is insane! I would have never thought of someone cutting the leash. Some people are disgusting... I could not imagine this happening I always make sure people who are interested in my dogs know they are spayed/neutered. I think it makes them less valuable to people who want to steal them. I will definitely be more aware when walking them now. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

06-26-2011, 01:54 PM	#5
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	People can be so ruthless That is a bold move on the thieves part. Making away with someone else's dog from a simple walk is disturbing. People are so money hungry it is awful. I think having your dog microchipped is very important. It is also very important to know your surroundings and to be careful who you talk to. If someone is paying too much attention to your dog, get out of there, fast. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

06-26-2011, 02:08 PM	#6
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	It sounds a lot like the purse thefts that happen where they just cut the strap and run. It really makes me hate people. Sadly, I don't think the spay/neuter shirts would deter people who just want to flip them on Craigslist. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

06-26-2011, 02:38 PM	#7
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Crazy! Maybe we should go to handcuffs and a chain leash? __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

06-26-2011, 02:57 PM	#8
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	Lock and Load... __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

06-26-2011, 03:02 PM	#9
peachesmom1sc YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: south carolina Posts: 428	my li'l one never leaves my arms or hubbys i never let her walk when we are out she is only 3 pounds so its in my arms __________________ mom to my lil one Porscha nothing in the world like a yorkie kiss first thing in the morning... now mommy to Mee Ling the most darlin lil ( BIG ) pekingese

06-26-2011, 03:38 PM	#10
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	What is wrong with people!! No more leash and harness. Only in my arms! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

06-26-2011, 03:39 PM	#11
aliciagee YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 474	wow people will stop at nothing to get what they want!!! im glad i never let my babies out of my sight

06-26-2011, 03:53 PM	#12
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Wow, that is just awful....yet one more scare with our babies. Thank you much for sharing so we can all be much more alert __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

06-26-2011, 03:54 PM	#13
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	That is unbelievable! I remember reading (maybe on yt) that some people were afraid to walk their yorkies (also pugs) in their neighborhood because apparently someone watched where the dog lived, broke in and stole him. The post (article) said it was safer to put your dog in your car and drive to a park or somewhere else. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

06-26-2011, 04:21 PM	#14
Mollysmom411999 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 373	Just plain sick.....I sure hope they can run fast cause if I catch up with them the He's will be she's!!!!!!! __________________ Mattie,Abbey,Miley,Dottie,Holly and StevieX6 R.I.P. my Molly Muffin 14/01/11