Emmerdale‘s recent storyline has angered people.
This week saw Charity Dingle and Ross Barton planning to steal a dog to make money, with Ross even calling it “operation Snatch Wolfie”.
It has led to numerous viewers complaining about the topic branding it “disgraceful”. Others are concerned that it will encourage people to copy the robbery in real life, with one person saying, “Why would @emmerdale promote dog stealing for money? Are you for real? Seriously?”
One dog charity in the UK has filed a complaint about the show saying on Twitter, “Complaint emailed to #emmerdale expressing concerns about the latest storyline on #dogtheft #irresponsible very disappointed.”
In the episode, Ross made comments about certain breeds calling them “rat-faced pedigree things” which has angered people even more.
Viewers took to Twitter last night and the night before to complain:
Still fuming @emmerdale someone needs a ? for making dog napping look so inviting. Some f##ker will try copying now. Well done NOT!? #angry
— Crazy Stoma (@MrPDoggie) September 28, 2016
@emmerdale do not like the story line with Ross. ?, can’t watch it !!
— fiona Rees/Jones (@Jones27Fiona) September 28, 2016
Shame on @emmerdale for stereotyping dog breeds last night #notimpressed
— Julia (@muliajarsh) September 28, 2016
Heartless storyline @emmerdale @ITV don’t you think?To all those that have had dogs stolen including my @find_jakey @DoglostUK @DOGSMISSING
— Jemima Slade (@RealJemimaSlade) September 28, 2016
I watched #Emmerdale last night and I couldn’t believe thier latest story line? Operation Wolfie!??? They should be ashamed?
— Rachel Williams (@RachelCash1) September 28, 2016
actually canny pissed off that emmerdale are promoting dog napping, especially when said dog is the same breed as my baby.
— Kate Driver (@katedriver) September 27, 2016
Beyond angry that #emmerdale would paint a #rottweiler in such a bad light! As if certain dogs aren’t already stereotyped in a negative way!
— Frankie Swain (@FrankieSwain) September 27, 2016
@GolfBallLogos @emmerdale I agree, lots of breeds are currently being stolen, I think this was a totally irresponsible storyline.
— Paddington (@ClumberPaddy) September 28, 2016
