What If I Suspect That My Dog Has Been Stolen?
Report your loss immediately to the police, along with any relevant information, such as suspicious calls or 
visitors. Dog theft is a particular risk for rare breeds or top show winners, whose value is high. Identification by microchip or tattoo will prevent disputes over ownership. In other cases, you may have to rely on markings, evident in photographs of your pet, or scars, warts, and other identifying features confirmed from veterinary records. It is possible to insure dogs against theft. This may be an additional feature of an insurance policy, but check the fine print carefully, especially if you have a valuable dog.