This is the terrifying moment thieves are seen breaking into a kennel and stealing six cocker spaniels.
The footage, taken by dogbreeder Julie Whiteley, show two of the dogs sitting happily in their baskets.
They then both get up as two men enter the kennels.
The footage, taken by dogbreeder Julie Whiteley, show two of the dogs sitting happily in their baskets
The thieves are seen shining torches into the dog’s pens before walking inside and trying to grab them.
One of the men misses and the other then tries again but one of the spaniels dashes out.
The theft happened at around 1am at the house in New Mill, West Yorkshire, on November 2.
Police are now using the CCTV footage to help trace three suspects – one of which has a distinctive tattoo.
Ms Whiteley said the first she knew something was wrong was when she went to the kennels and found all the pens open.
They then both get up and investigate as two men enter the kennels at around 1am
The thieves are seen shining torches into the dog’s pens before walking inside and trying to grab them
‘There were seven dogs in there and they stole six.
‘They didn’t go into the house, nothing else has been stolen. It’s horrible to think they’ve been here.
‘I’ve only got a camera for the kennels for when I’ve puppies so I can keep an eye on them.
‘Three of them were in one kennel and one of them must have got away.
‘You can see on the video three people going into the first pen with torches.
One of the men misses and the other then tries again but one of the spaniels dashes out
‘One of the men goes in, looks as though he can’t catch them, then a big fella with a tattoo goes in.’
Now a Just Giving page has been set up by the owner of one of the stolen dogs, Frances Glendinning, whose dog was being loaned to Julie for breeding when it was stolen.
Frances wrote on the appeal page: ‘These beautiful dogs are much loved family pets and their devastated owner is desperate for their safe return.
‘The dogs will be frightened and confused having been cruelly taken away from the family that loved them and everything they know.’
So far £1,720 has been raised by 34 supporters with a target of £5,000.
Ms Whiteley said the first she knew something was wrong was when she went to the kennels and found all the pens open
Police are now using the CCTV footage to help trace three suspects – one of which has a distinctive tattoo
Frances ended her appeal with a plea for funds to support them. She said: ‘We must do everything we can to secure their safe return. Please help by raising money so that a reward can be offered for their safe return and if necessary to hire a pet detective.’
The appeal comes as latest research shows West Yorkshire is the top dog-napping location in the UK.
Police figures obtained by dog charity Blue Cross show that there were 168 incidents of dog theft in 2016.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: ‘We were called at about 5.50am on Thursday to a kennels on Snowgate Head, New Mill, to a report of dogs being stolen in a burglary.
‘Initial enquiries are on-going into the break-in and anyone who has information is asked to contact Kirklees Police on 101 referencing crime number 13170510097.’
To donate towards the fundraiser, click here.