In Wales, Dyfed-Powys police have returned nearly 30 dogs to their rightful owners after police officers found 80 animals at a property in Carmarthenshire. — dpa/NPCC/Dyfed Powys Police/Heddlu Dyf
Many in Britain are, unsurprisingly, longing for a dog, as a panacea for the fear, loneliness and lack of exercise caused by the pandemic. And the criminal world has taken notice.
According to Pets4Homes, a platform for the industry, the price of puppies has more than doubled over the past year, fuelled by this newfound interest, and thieves are also now seeking to profit.
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