'DOG LOST': REUNITING DOGS WITH THEIR DESPERATE OWNERS Jayne Haynes sacrificed her 13-bed manor house, her fiance, a business and her savings... .all to track down kidnapped dogs. Read all about Dog Lost - which has helped reunite nearly 3000 dogs with their frantic, grateful owners.	PREVENT YOUR BELOVED DOG BECOMING ANOTHER THEFT VICTIM Sadly, dog theft now accounts for thousands of greatly loved pets going missing in the UK every year.  Indeed, incidences of dog-napping are reported to have doubled over the last 12 months! Mainly, it's pedigree and crossbreeds which are stolen - for breeding, hunting, selling-on, held for ransom or, most distressingly, for dog fighting. Dogs may be taken from gardens, locked kennels, parked cars, outside shops, when exercised, or snatched from owners at roadsides. Measures to take to keep your dog safe Vigilance can help prevent losing your dog to theft. Here are some preventative measures to adopt: • Make sure your dog is microchipped - and/or ear tattooed.  Keep your microchip details updated. • Ensure your dog has a collar and tag, with your name/ address details clearly inscribed. • Try not to let your dog go out of sight when walking. • Keep your dog in view in the garden and never leave it alone there when you go out. Make sure garden fences are high enough and gates secure. • Never leave your dog tethered outside shops, libraries, toilets etc. • Don't leave your dog unattended in a parked car. • Beware of strangers taking undue interest in your dog. Vary your walk routes and times. • Think carefully about letting unaccompanied youngsters walk your dog. • Keep clear, recent photographs of your dog, taken from different angles. Record any unusual or distinguishing features. If your dog is stolen, report it to the police and ask for a crime number. This will be necessary to effect possible insurance claims.  It's worth noting that pet insurance policies such as that provided by Tesco give cover to the value of £500 for loss advertising and £1,500 in the event of non recovery - in addition to all other policy benefits.