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Pets going missing in Stockton is nothing new.

You see the posts in community groups on Facebook and Nextdoor, with loving owners pleading for neighbors to help them find their lost furry friends. They post photos of their missing cats and dogs and their last known locations and even offer cash rewards to those who find their pets.

But a missing French bulldog is getting special attention from Stocktonians online... and local law enforcement agencies.

Dior, a 15-month-old French bulldog, was stolen from a yard in the 3000 block of Lennon Way on May 2, according to police.

"Her owner misses her dearly and would like to have her back," police said this week.

Frenchies can fetch thousands of dollars in ransom or the black market for buyers looking for a purebred dog. The average cost for a French bulldog puppy is $4,500.

Pet Keen — a popular pet advice website — ranked French bulldogs as the most likely to be stolen.

Dior is not the first canine to be stolen — and she won't be the last. Statistics show that pet theft and "dognappings" have increased in the U.S. in recent years. An estimated 2 million dogs are stolen every year, according to the American Kennel Club.

"They are having a fashion moment, and this trendy status is part of what places them so high on our list of breeds most likely to be stolen," said Nicole Cosgrove, lead pet expert at Pet Keen. "They are also compact and less likely to bite than most other dogs, which is a major advantage for would-be crooks."
For residents of Stockton, pets going missing are as common as the gossip on Facebook and Nextdoor.
 
Frantic posts from loving owners pleading for neighbors to help find their lost furry friends and photos of missing cats and dogs flood timelines. The occasional cash reward has even attracted the interest of criminals who have cashed in on this booming pet-stealing business.
 
But hold on to your leashes, folks! A missing French bulldog named Dior has everyone in Stockton talking—even local law enforcement.
 
Dior, a 15-month-old Frenchie, was last seen lounging in her yard on Lennon Way before mysteriously disappearing. The police are on the case, following a trail of fashionable dog accessories.
 
Why all the hype? It turns out Frenchies are the celebrities of the canine world, fetching thousands of dollars on the black market. With an average price tag of $4,500 per puppy, they're basically the designer handbags of the pet world.
 
Pet Keen, a popular pet advice website, even ranked French bulldogs as the most likely to be stolen. Who would've guessed?
 
Dior's disappearance is just one of over 2 million nationwide "dognappings."
 
Nicole Cosgrove, the pet expert at Pet Keen, explains the Frenchie craze: "They're having a fashion moment, and this trendy status is part of what places them so high on our list of breeds most likely to be stolen. Plus, they're much smaller and less likely to bite than most other dogs—a major advantage for would-be crooks."
 
So, Stocktonians, keep an eye out for Dior, and don't forget to lock up your pups—because in this town, even dogs aren't safe from the latest fashion trends!