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
ninformalUS a person who steals a pet for ransom or for resale