Today is National Puppy Day!
๐ง๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ & for anyone looking to buy a puppy, it’s vital to know you’re buying a healthy, happy animal from a good breeder. Adoption is a great option but if you’re looking to purchase a pup, it’s vital to be aware that farms across Europe are breeding puppies at alarming rates, in appalling conditions and transporting them to homes in the UK to sell. But what are the signs to look out for?…
๐ถ Same contact number on more than one advert. Try Googling the number to see if it’s been used on any other puppy adverts.
๐ถDescriptions may have been copied and pasted and used on more than one advert. Try Googling the text and see if it’s been used before.
๐ถWords like ‘miniature’ and ‘teacup’ can be a sign of dealers trying to capitalise on popular terms
๐ถPhotos of the puppies may have been used in other adverts. Use Google image search and see if it’s been used on other ads.
๐ถVaccinated early. If the advert says a puppy has been vaccinated, check how old he or she is. A puppy cannot be vaccinated before they’re four to six weeks old
๐ถPet passport? If the puppy is advertised as having a passport, it has most probably been imported.
๐ถAre they really Kennel Club registered? We’ve seen dealers claim they’re Kennel Club registered to help them look legitimate, but be wary of this. Ask for original documents and check with the Kennel Club before buying a puppy.
๐ถPromises of ‘free insurance’ and ‘puppy packs’. These don’t mean the advert is from a legitimate breeder.
Don’t forget, you can also rehome a dog from us. Every year, we rehome thousands of dogs and each one comes microchipped, neutered and with a complete health check!
Check out all of our gorgeous doggos on our website:
https://lnkd.in/ePDxfEqa or find out more about how to spot the signs of puppy farming with national RSPCA here:
๐ง๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ & for anyone looking to buy a puppy, it’s vital to know you’re buying a healthy, happy animal from a good breeder. Adoption is a great option but if you’re looking to purchase a pup, it’s vital to be aware that farms across Europe are breeding puppies at alarming rates, in appalling conditions and transporting them to homes in the UK to sell. But what are the signs to look out for?…
๐ถ Same contact number on more than one advert. Try Googling the number to see if it’s been used on any other puppy adverts.
๐ถDescriptions may have been copied and pasted and used on more than one advert. Try Googling the text and see if it’s been used before.
๐ถWords like ‘miniature’ and ‘teacup’ can be a sign of dealers trying to capitalise on popular terms
๐ถPhotos of the puppies may have been used in other adverts. Use Google image search and see if it’s been used on other ads.
๐ถVaccinated early. If the advert says a puppy has been vaccinated, check how old he or she is. A puppy cannot be vaccinated before they’re four to six weeks old
๐ถPet passport? If the puppy is advertised as having a passport, it has most probably been imported.
๐ถAre they really Kennel Club registered? We’ve seen dealers claim they’re Kennel Club registered to help them look legitimate, but be wary of this. Ask for original documents and check with the Kennel Club before buying a puppy.
๐ถPromises of ‘free insurance’ and ‘puppy packs’. These don’t mean the advert is from a legitimate breeder.
Don’t forget, you can also rehome a dog from us. Every year, we rehome thousands of dogs and each one comes microchipped, neutered and with a complete health check!
Check out all of our gorgeous doggos on our website:
https://lnkd.in/ePDxfEqa or find out more about how to spot the signs of puppy farming with national RSPCA here:
https://www.rspca.org.uk./adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/puppy/sales
