Attention cat owners! While you might not be surprised to find the latest tablet or mobile phone on the black market, burglars are also stealing pet cats. Cat theft in the UK is becoming a soaring problem; a new study from pet insurance provider Direct Line has shown that cat theft has risen by an alarming 40% over the last three years.
In 2016, 261 cats were reported stolen from their homes. But researchers suggest the number of cat thefts might actually be much higher; as many as 360,000 cat owners believe their cats were stolen over the last year alone. And sadly, only 18% of the reported stolen cats were recovered and returned safely to their homes.
Since the police do not typically report information about breeds in these cases, researchers cannot be sure whether the breed of the cat is a leading reason behind the thefts. However, the available data does suggest that Bengal cats seem to be “the most sought after.” Due to their impressive leopard-like markings, Bengal cats stand out for being uniquely beautiful and fierce, and desirable to burglars.
There is no greater comfort than returning home from a hard day’s work and cuddling up with your furry friend, so here are a few tips to keep them safe! When leaving the house, always make sure your pet is safely indoors, be aware of strangers in your neighborhood and remember to report anything suspicious to the appropriate authorities.
“If an owner believes their cat is missing, they should first check the immediate vicinity such as in neighboring gardens or garages as well as asking local people if they have seen it,” said Prit Powar, Head of Pet Insurance at Direct Line.
To find more useful information on how to protect your pet from theft, click here to visit PAWS, an organization dedicated to the protection of animals.
when writing this kind of article it is a good idea to check your information with a company that specialist in recovering missing cats. Had you done so we would have prevented you from repeating these crazy figures plucked out if the sky by an insurance company . I have investigated a single case where a cat has been stolen during a burglary. Those cats that are stolen are usually taken by neighbours who seduce them away from their homes with treats and tasty food
Colin UKPD The Pet Detectives
The cats and dogs not mentioned are taken by the Muslim and they are brutalized often tortured poisoned or killed, as they follow the sociopathic directive in Quran to rid the unclean dog and cat. The Fear of appearing not PC or accuse of descrimination stops any real investigation or consequence. The cult starts with animals and then all non believers. Wake up already
You know nothing of Islam and what it says of pet ownership. There is not a single line in the Qur’an about ridding the earth of dogs and cats. Where are you getting this “info”? Your preacher feeding you this, or one of Murdoch’s one-sided, lying publications? Wake up, and stop breathing in bigotry and ignorance.
This Muslim hatred for dogs, as even many non-Muslims now know, has its origin in a celebrated hadith from the most authoritative collection, that by Bukhari:
Once Gabriel promised the Prophet (that he would visit him, but Gabriel did not come) and later on he said, ” We, angels, do not enter a house which contains a picture or a dog.” (Sahih Bukhari 4.54.50)
Two hadith from Sahih Muslim vividly convey Muhammad’s murderous hatred of dogs:
Abdullah (b. Umar) (Allah be pleased with them) reported: Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) ordered the killing of dogs and we would send (men) in Medina and its corners and we did not spare any dog that we did not kill, so much so that we killed the dog that accompanied the wet she-camel belonging to the people of the desert. (Sahih Muslim 3811)
The police need to step up and not do nothing
This Muslim hatred for dogs, as even many non-Muslims now know, has its origin in a celebrated hadith from the most authoritative collection, that by Bukhari:
Once Gabriel promised the Prophet (that he would visit him, but Gabriel did not come) and later on he said, ” We, angels, do not enter a house which contains a picture or a dog.” (Sahih Bukhari 4.54.50)
Two hadith from Sahih Muslim vividly convey Muhammad’s murderous hatred of dogs:
Abdullah (b. Umar) (Allah be pleased with them) reported: Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) ordered the killing of dogs and we would send (men) in Medina and its corners and we did not spare any dog that we did not kill, so much so that we killed the dog that accompanied the wet she-camel belonging to the people of the desert. (Sahih Muslim 3811)
Just check what your eating from the local curry house.Before you P.C. Idiots start hurling insults?just check with your local council (if they have the GUTS to tell the truth). I know of a take away that was shut down because male bodily fluid’s were found in a meal (not urine),also when they were SHUT DOWN the reports of missing cats dropped sharply.
KEEP YOUR LOVING PETS SAFE AND SOUND IN WELL LOCKED HOUSE WHEN OUT AND IF AT ALL POSSIBLE- INSTALL HOME ALARM SYSTEMS- AND RING DOORBELL SYSTEM AND CAMERAS- THERE ARE SOME INEXPENSIVE HOME MONITERS!! MICROCHIP YOUR PETS IF SAFE TO DO SO. DON’T FORGET TO LOCK ALL WINDOW ENTRIES ALSO- AND LEAVE ON LOW RADIO IF POSSIBLE FOR SOUND AND A LIGHT TO KEEP AWAY THIEVES!!! PROSECUTE THIEVES TO FULLEST EXTENT OF LAW!! SEVERE JAIL TIME JUST FOR ATTEMPTING BREAK IN AND ROBBERY!!!
It is so distressing. My sister’s cat disappeared years ago in the UK, he completely vanished. They never found his body. To this day we don’t know what happened and it still haunts me. Keep a close eye on all fur babies, you never know what people are capable of, not everyone loves animals.