November 1, 2023 • 65 mins
Dogs are being kidnapped, and we're on the case! In this episode, we dive into the dark world of dognapping to uncover the truth behind this growing crime. Join Janelle and Vicky as they explore the motivations of dognappers, the methods they use, and the impact their actions have on victims and their beloved pets.
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Research links below!:
ABC News - "Dognapping on the Rise: How to keep Your Pets Safe"
Wikipedia - "Handsome Dan"
Rolling Stone - "Lady Gaga Dognapping Shooting Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison, Confronted by Victim in Court"
CBS News - "Woman involved in Lady Gaga dognapping case now suing pop star for reward money"
Pride - "Gaga has gone through a lot for her fur babies!"
The Montreal Gazette - "Gangs steal pedigree dogs and hold them for ransom"
NPR - "5 Facing Charges Over Shooting Od Lady Gaga's Dog Walker And theft Of French Bulldogs"
The Guardian - "Five arrested in Lady Gaga dognapping case - including the woman who returned them"
KTLA5 - "U.S. Marshals offers reward for info on suspected Lady Gaga dognapper mistakenly released from custody in L.A."
"Crime and Punishment in Victorian London" by Ross Gilfillan
Crime Reads - "On the Dignapping Gangs That Terrorized Victorian London, and the Poet Who Fought Back"
History Today - "Who's Afraid of the Dog-Banditti?"
Truly Adventurous - "The Dognapping of the Century"
You can check out the High Expectations podcast here!
Research links below!:
ABC News - "Dognapping on the Rise: How to keep Your Pets Safe"
Wikipedia - "Handsome Dan"
Rolling Stone - "Lady Gaga Dognapping Shooting Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison, Confronted by Victim in Court"
CBS News - "Woman involved in Lady Gaga dognapping case now suing pop star for reward money"
Pride - "Gaga has gone through a lot for her fur babies!"
The Montreal Gazette - "Gangs steal pedigree dogs and hold them for ransom"
NPR - "5 Facing Charges Over Shooting Od Lady Gaga's Dog Walker And theft Of French Bulldogs"
The Guardian - "Five arrested in Lady Gaga dognapping case - including the woman who returned them"
KTLA5 - "U.S. Marshals offers reward for info on suspected Lady Gaga dognapper mistakenly released from custody in L.A."
"Crime and Punishment in Victorian London" by Ross Gilfillan
Crime Reads - "On the Dignapping Gangs That Terrorized Victorian London, and the Poet Who Fought Back"
History Today - "Who's Afraid of the Dog-Banditti?"
Truly Adventurous - "The Dognapping of the Century"
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