I live in a village and have 2 dogs. One of which is unusual looking and gets alot of attention when we are out with people querying his breeding etc and saying how attractive he is. Last night my parents took the dogs with them to a local pub. A man started asking them all about the attractive dog. He even called his mate over to look at the dog. My stupid parents ended up telling them the road we live on. They also gave the dogs age - they were wrong as he's older and they didn't tell the guys he's castrated.
Today my parents were walking down my cul-de-sac with my kids and saw a car drive down our dead end, turn round and drive off. Dad thinks the guy was the one from the pub looking at my dog last night. Mum says she didnt look at the people in the car.
My parents are very relaxed and never worry about anything but they have said something was off about the amount of enthusiasm the bloke had for the dog last night and they are spooked by the car today. They didn't notice last night but have since thought it was off. They did say the blokes had been drinking and were in a big group of 10 blokes. They saw them leave and some seemed to live in the village and some drove away.
I know I'll get flamed for the next bit but there are alot of travellers in this area and there have been a few dogs taken over the years. This is a lovely area though where to can leave a window open when you go out without worry.
Now im scared to leave the house incase they come and take my dog. Of course im annoyed with my parents but damage is done now. The blokes have shown no interest in my other dog.
My dogs are microchipped and I have recent photos. What else can I do to make them safe? Im scared to leave them but can't take them everywhere with me.