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Owner and pet reunited after dog stolen by hammer-wielding masked man

Denis was walking his dog near his home in Ballyvolane, Cork when his dog was snatched in a violent robbery.

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Apr 12th 2021, 3:24 PM

Opinion: Urgent review of laws and microchip system needed to curb rising dog thefts

Law where pets are a ‘low value possession’ alongside plant pots and mobile phones should be reviewed, writes vet Dr Sharon Alston.

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Dec 20th 2020, 8:00 PM

Worst first date ever? Woman says love interest stole her TV and dog

What, no kiss goodnight?

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Apr 20th 2014, 1:45 PM

Crufts winner 'Xena' among five chihuahuas nabbed by dog snatchers

Police in Yorkshire say that the owners of the dogs are “desperate to find them”.

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Apr 12th 2014, 12:24 PM