petnapping

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.

petnapping

(ˈpɛtnæpɪŋ) ninformal US 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.