verb
- past tense and past participle of dognap; to steal a dog, typically for ransom or resale
Usage: informal; formed by analogy with 'kidnap'
Examples
- The celebrity's prized poodle was dognapped last week.
- Police are investigating after three dogs were dognapped from the neighborhood.
- She was devastated when her golden retriever was dognapped while she was at work.
- The dognapped puppy was safely recovered by authorities.
- Several high-value breeds have been dognapped in the city this year.