petnapper

pet·nap·ping

P0222700 (pĕt′năp′ĭng)n. The stealing of a pet, such as a dog or cat, usually for sale to experimental laboratories or for ransom.
[pet + (kid)nap.]
pet′nap′per n.

petnapper

(ˈpɛtnæpə) or

petnaper

ninformal US a person who steals a pet for ransom or for resale