1. plural of dognaper; people who steal dogs, typically for ransom or resale
Usage: informal; usually used in plural form

Examples

• The dognapers were caught after stealing three purebred puppies from the neighborhood.
• Police warned residents about a ring of dognapers operating in the city.
• The family paid a ransom to the dognapers to get their beloved pet back.
• Security cameras helped identify the dognapers who broke into the kennel.
• Local news reported on the arrest of several dognapers involved in a theft ring.