Worried dog owners have taken to social media after reports that two men had attempted to steal a dog.
The men are said to have attempted to take the dog from a walker in King Stanley on Monday, even though their pet was on the lead.
Another incident took place on Rodborough Common when a woman was offered a large amount of money for her dog by a young man.
She described how he 'did not look like a dog lover' and asked several questions.
Although she did not rule out the possibility that the offer was innocent.
The paper has contacted the police for comment.
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