Curious dog theft in Richtenberg: Who is the real owner?

Curious dog theft in Richtenberg: Who is the real owner?

In Richtenberg, a tranquil town in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, a dog theft occurred that caused a stir. On November 11, 2025, around 4 p.m., a 57-year-old woman reported the loss of her beloved Shar Pei to police. She claimed her dog was snatched by an unknown woman while she was walking it. But the plot took an unexpected turn when the police on site checked the alleged thief.

How daily news reported that the concerned dog owner was waiting for the police in front of the alleged perpetrator's apartment. During the check it turned out that the alleged thief was actually the rightful owner of the dog. The 65-year-old woman from Ukraine was able to provide all the necessary evidence, including the dog passport, vaccination certificate, sales contract and breed certificate for her five-year-old Shar Pei.

The tricky situation

The situation became even more strange when it emerged that the 65-year-old believed her dog had been kidnapped around lunchtime while she was taking her grandchildren to daycare. While the two women met while walking the dog, the 57-year-old observed the situation and followed the other woman until the incident occurred. Loud Press portal The 57-year-old was unable to provide any evidence of her claim to the dog when she met the police.

After the matter was clarified, the authorities are now investigating the 57-year-old on suspicion of theft. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop, but the case raises some questions - not only about ownership, but also how easily misunderstandings can arise when it comes to our beloved pets.

A look behind the scenes

While dog thefts continue to make headlines in the region, this incident shows how emotional and tense the situation can become between pet owners and the legal system. It's not uncommon for pet owners to become nervous about such incidents and enter into a form of "FOMO" - "Fear Of Missing Out" - which may lead to irrational decisions. This fear of missing a single moment with a beloved pet can be compounded by social media coverage, which often addresses the emotional bond and potential risks.

In a world where our pets also contribute to social media exposure, it is important to have clear and transparent evidence to avoid such misunderstandings in the future. Whether it's a social media shitstorm or an unusual action in real life, transparency could defuse some of the emotional storms.

Stay tuned as we follow further developments on this curious case.