Why are Pets Stolen?Kirsten Kruus

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11/30/10

Introduction386 cases of pet theft “ Everyone knew who was doing it, why, and how,

but no one ever succeeded in stopping it.”

How many pets are stolen for dissection or research?73% are stolen for research or dissectionStolen for classroom dissectionsCats are stolen more

Are pets stolen for good purposes?Guard dogsStealing dogs from carsPets are rarely stolen for good purposes

Who would steal a pet?Wants to make quick moneyThreatens to kill pet to get money27% are stolen for abuseStolen to be thief’s petSaved from euthanasiaStates affected:

Missouri

Iowa

Michigan

Maryland

Alabama

Mississippi

Does the type of dog affect the dog from being stolen?

Pure breedsPuppiesSmall, young, old, large, etc.“Trainer dogs”

Why are more dogs stolen then cats?

More cats are available Dogs can be stolen more easily

Dogs66%

Cats34%

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer

Enforce lawsMay be involved in cases of pet theft

$ 54,800630 positions Criminal JusticeCriminalisticsCriminal scienceDetectiveSecurity Guards Criminal Investigators

High School Career academiesRiver Hill High SchoolEducation AcademyI am interested in teaching/education

Penn State University ParkUniversity Park, PA$21,114SAT or ACT66% in state and 34% out state

Community ServiceVolunteered at Animal Advocates of Howard CountyI like being around animals

Prior Job Experience

BabysittingPetsitting

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