Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dognapped
verb
/ˈdɔɡˌnæpt/

Definition
The act of stealing a dog.

Examples
- After the beloved golden retriever was dognapped, the community rallied together to find it.
- The police are investigating a rise in dognapping cases in the neighborhood.

Meaning
Dognapping refers to the illegal taking or stealing of someone’s pet dog from their possession, often with the intent to sell it or keep it for personal reasons.

Synonyms
- dog theft
- pet theft
- canine abduction