The new pet abduction offence could be added to the government's controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Bill, which is going through parliament.
Pet thieves could face tougher sentences under the government's plans to create a new criminal offence.
Currently, pets are legally classed as property, so when they're taken it's no different to a stolen bike or laptop.
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