Rings of steel: dog owners buy metal collars to deter thieves

Rings of steel: dog owners buy metal collars to deter thieves

British pet owners are now taking elaborate measures to avoid losing their dogs, including putting up higher garden fences, buying GPS trackers and using devices such as Petloc, a lead with two combination locks (attaching it to the collar at one end and a wristband or belt at the other) and comprised of a steel cable inside a tough plastic cover.

Lady Gaga issues plea to help find stolen dogs: 'My heart is sick'

Lady Gaga issues plea to help find stolen dogs: 'My heart is sick'

Next to a gallery of pictures of the missing dogs, whose names are Koji and Gustav, she posted Friday on , Gaga reiterated her offer of a $500,000 reward for their safe return.

Lady Gaga's stolen dogs returned Friday night

Lady Gaga's stolen dogs returned Friday night

Lady Gaga's two stolen dogs were returned on Friday night, Los Angeles Police confirmed to NBC News.The family of the injured dog walker, Ryan Fisher, said Friday afternoon that he is expected to make a full recovery.

Lady Gaga's father calls shooting and dognapping a 'disgusting act'

Lady Gaga's father calls shooting and dognapping a 'disgusting act'

Lady Gaga's father, Joe Germanotta, is speaking out over the theft of the pop star’s two French bulldogs after an armed man shot and struck the singer’s dog walker Wednesday evening.

Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot as two of her french bulldogs stolen

Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot as two of her french bulldogs stolen

A man walking Lady Gaga’s dogs for her was shot in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, and two of her dogs were stolen, prompting the pop star to offer a $500,000 reward for their return.

Lady Gaga's 2 dogs stolen: Pop star offers $500,000 reward for their safe return

Lady Gaga's 2 dogs stolen: Pop star offers $500,000 reward for their safe return

Lady Gaga is offering a $500,000 reward for the return of her two French bulldogs after they were stolen Wednesday night in Los Angeles, according to two sources close to the singer and the LAPD.The person walking the dogs was also shot around 9:40 p.m. PST, on the 1500 block of N Sierra Bonita Avenue, TODAY confirmed.

Bradley Cooper cast his own dog in 'A Star Is Born' for the sweetest reason

Bradley Cooper cast his own dog in 'A Star Is Born' for the sweetest reason

Bradley Cooper stars alongside Lady Gaga in "A Star Is Born." His dog Charlie also makes cameo appearance in the film. See a 1st look at Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in 'A Star Is Born'