Dognapping in northern B.C. fuels fears of dog-fighting rings

Dozens of disappearing dogs are creating near hysteria among rural dog owners in northern B.C., a region plagued for years by rumours of organized dog fighting.

Witnesses hoping for further investigation have come forward to describe the violent events to the North Peace SPCA. and to police.

The rumours, coupled with the reported disappearance of more than 120 dogs in the past 12 months, are fuelling panic.

CBC investigative reporter Natalie Clancy has been looking into the story, and she tells Carolina de Ryk what she's found.