The Pet Theft Reform Coalition have been campaigning to classify the theft of a pet as a specific crime with appropriate custodial sentences.
Published Mar 2022 Read on
The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance (Sampa) have been lobbying to make pet theft a specific offence with tougher sentences since their launch in 2014.
Published Feb 2022 Read on
According to the Pet Theft Taskforce Report issued in September 2021, it is estimated that there were around 2000 incidents of dog theft reported in England and Wales in 2020.
Published Jan 2022 Read on
Wiltshire Police launches DNA Protected initiative in collaboration with Cellmark to help dog owners keep their pets safe
Published Nov 2021 Read on
Cellmark’s DNA Protected service is accredited by Secured by Design and meets the Police Preferred Specification
Published Oct 2021 Read on
The Dog Desk Radio Animal Awards are given in recognition of tireless animal welfare support that goes largely unrecognised.
Published Oct 2021 Read on
The government estimates that there were 2,000 incidents of dog theft reported in England and Wales in 2020. We share our advice on how to protect your dog.
Published Oct 2021 Read on
Come and meet us at the All About Dogs show in Newbury this weekend - 31st July / 1st August. DNA Protected kits will be available to buy at a special £10 show discount.
Published Jul 2021 Read on
Cellmark’s Forensic Dog DNA Database and DNA Protected service was launched at Gloucestershire Police headquarters on 23 June 2021 to help combat the growing problem of dog theft.
Published Jul 2021 Read on
Just like in humans, DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the dog's genetic 'blueprint'. It is a long thread-like molecule which carries the ‘genetic code’ that determines the dog’s individual characteristics.
Published Jun 2021 Read on