Pensioner attacked and dog stolen

[Catherine]

This is so shocking. An old guy was out walking his dog in a London park. Two young guys ran up and beat him and stole his dog. He is traumatized by the incident and he is devastated by the loss of his dog. He got the dog to help him cope with mental health issues and now he has a new stress and no dog to help him cope.
He has offered a large reward for the return of his dog.


https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-...d-23327025

This is a horrible thing to have happen to anyone.  It is worse that it is an older man who depended on his dog as an emotional support animal.  Sadly dog thefts have been on the increase, not just in the UK, but in other countries. The demand for dogs has risen and  people are willing to pay high prices for any dog. That makes a dog a temptation for thieves. There is a market for dogs, even possibly stolen dogs. 

I hope the dog is found and the thieves caught. I also hope people who want a dog will be responsible and be sure they are not buying a stolen dog. 
If no one will buy a stolen dog, it will not be worth stealing them.