dognap

/dɔɡnæp/

Definitions

1. verb

to steal a dog, especially for the purpose of selling it or raffling it as a prize.

“The thieves were caught dognapping several pets in the neighborhood.”

2. noun

an act of stealing a dog.

“The police are investigating a dognapping case that happened last night.”

Synonyms

  • animal theft
  • petnapping

Antonyms

  • animal rescue
  • pet adoption