One in four dogs bought during coronavirus lockdown 'could be from puppy farms'

One in four dogs bought during coronavirus lockdown 'could be from puppy farms'

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The Guardian - UK

Warning one in four dogs bought during lockdown could be from cruel puppy farms

Warning one in four dogs bought during lockdown could be from cruel puppy farms

The Kennel club is warning hopeful dog buyers to be vigilant as puppy farmers take advantage of lockdown demand for pets to try to sell sick and poorly-bred dogs

Heartbroken Londoner urges puppy owners to 'look out for warning signs' after new dog had to be put down

Heartbroken Londoner urges puppy owners to 'look out for warning signs' after new dog had to be put down

A Londoner has warned hopeful puppy owners to "look out for warning signs" after she and her partner fell in love with their new puppy only to see him suffer horrific pain and be put down within weeks. Amy Livings, 23, from Sutton, “instantly fell in love” with the cockapoo…

Evening Standard

Corrupt puppy breeders hike cost of 'designer dogs' during coronavirus lockdown

The Scottish SPCA fears the booming puppy trade is being driven by organised crime gangs using classified sites to sell dogs.

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Dog gone: rescue pet shelters emptied by surge in demand during pandemic

Some puppies are listed with adoption fees of $1,800 and in Victoria there have been 20,000 online adoption applications

The Guardian - AU

Police arrest man over online puppy scam targeting the lonely during coronavirus

A man is facing 16 fraud charges after heavily armed police arrested him at his Western Sydney home on Wednesday, over online adverts for dogs that never existed.