The Spotted Devil Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Article here Police are concerned that dogs stolen in a spate of thefts in towns to the west of Melbourne are being used as bait in illegal dog fights.Eleven dogs have been stolen from homes in towns including Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat and Sebastopol over the past three months. The thefts have taken place both during the day and at night. There have also been reports of people whistling over the back fences of houses that have dog runs or enclosures, and of people being caught in the act of trying to steal dogs. The stolen dogs are mostly small breeds, such as Chihuahuas and Jack Russells, Bacchus Marsh Senior Sergeant John Gibson said. Senior Sergeant Gibson said police were concerned that the dogs were being stolen to use as bait in illegal dog fights – in which dogs are often killed – or for breeding on puppy farms. ‘‘There have been illegal dog fighting rings broken up in this area, which is part of the reason we’re concerned,’’ he told Fairfax Media. He said that while there was no evidence the dogs were being used as bait in illegal fights, it was unlikely they were being stolen to keep as pets. ‘‘If it’s the same people stealing them, they’d have an awful lot of pets by now,’’ Senior Sergeant Gibson said. Investigators want to speak to anybody who might have seen a white ute, a green ute and a silver Hyundai sedan in the area. Police have been told that several dogs have been seen in the trays of the two utes, which might be Toyota Hiluxes. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au. Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fears-for-dogs-after-spate-of-thefts-20130320-2gf8z.html#ixzz2O8DeL5hl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 This is such a worry. it's happening all over Queensland too. A friend just up the road from us caught someone jump his back fence and try to take his bull breed type dog and they tried to take the neighbour's dogs too. He has now put barbed wire along the tops of all his fences and keeps the dog inside. Makes me very nervous. It hurts to imagine the feeling of your dog being stolen and not knowing where they are ending up and what's being done to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Is there any creature worse than some humans? Truly sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJaq Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I doubt they'll catch anyone with a description like "white ute".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 This is why I shudder when I see those "Free to Good Home" ads - most people would not have a clue where their dog ends up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 This is why I shudder when I see those "Free to Good Home" ads - most people would not have a clue where their dog ends up Yes, agreed. I have always tried to educate people as to why it is better not to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yikes, I know a breeder of small dogs over that way. I'd hate to think of her dogs being stolen for who knows what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 So, no progress on the Bacchus Marsh Dog Fighting saga. It's been going on for years, .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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