Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dognaper
noun
ˈdɔgˌneɪpər
Definition
A person who steals dogs, often with the intent to sell them or hold them for ransom.
Examples
- The police apprehended a notorious dognaper who had been operating in the neighborhood.
- After her puppy was stolen, she learned a lot about dognapers and how to protect her pets.
- Local shelters have started programs to raise awareness about dognappers and help reunite stolen pets with their owners.
Meaning
Dognapers take pets, typically for financial gain or sometimes as a form of revenge or prank.
Synonyms
- Dog thief
- Pooch snatcher
- Puppy stealer
