Dog Theft is on the increase

[Catherine]

I was out walking my snake and a guy on a bike stopped to see him. He wanted to hold him, but I didn't feel comfortable. He was still on his bike. What if he just took off. I wouldn't risk it.

When I took five of my own snakes to display at the street festival for the Reptile Centre, I had them in secure travel containers. I only allowed one snake out at a time. I let people who were in the display area hold the snake, but I was right there and there was only one out so I could really watch them.

You can't be to safe with pets.

Dogs are easier to steal, but cats get stolen too.

Having a pet stolen would be a never ending nightmare.