Do you leave your dog outside for a while as you are getting ready for work or after you come home? Do you have a doggy door your dog can use to come and go while you are out? God forbid, is your Frenchie tied out or left out in the yard?

You may come to regret your choice to allow your dog to be outdoors without supervision. From Missouri to Idaho toMinnesota to Tennessee to Iowa and who knows how many other places, dogs are being stolen. We don’t want to think about what is happening to them.

You may have heard the story of the French bulldog who was taken at gunpoint in Florida?

People have become aware that the popular French bulldog is an expensive breed, and Frenchies are being stolen to be sold on Craigslist or given to family members. Don’t leave your dog outside alone, don’t leave him in the car while you run in to do an errand, and be sure to microchip your dog. If it’s stolen and recovered, the chip may be your only proof of ownership.

Forewarned is forearmed. Keep a close eye on your dogs.