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.
petnapping
(ˈpɛtnæpɪŋ) ninformalUS the stealing of a pet for ransom or resale
pet•nap•ping
or pet•nap•ing
(ˈpɛtˌnæp ɪŋ)
n. the stealing of a pet. [1965–70, Amer.]pet′nap`per, pet′nap`er,n.