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SSPCA warns dog lovers about scams



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Published Date: 14 January 2009
THE SCOTTISH SPCA is warning people to be aware of a scam where puppies are offered for free, as long as people pay transport costs.
The charity has been contacted by suspicious members of the public about this and other kinds of puppy scams recently and are urging people to be extra vigilant when sourcing a new pet.

They also warned that these sales would either result in no puppy being delivered after money was handed over, or could involve puppies which have been bred on illegal puppy farms.

Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn said: "There are puppy scams happening all over the country and people may not be aware of just how common they are. This particular internet scam is purely about money making, but they are not always so blatant.

"Last year we also had a case in West Lothian, where puppies were being sold from a house with the mother and father on show. However, these adult dogs were not related in any way to the puppies, which had been bred in an illegal puppy farm.

"This sort of scam is deceiving because it is set up to look like a genuine sale, but the puppies often have health problems so we would strongly advise people to be on their guard."





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  • Last Updated: 14 January 2009 11:14 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

allknowing,

14/01/2009 12:03:33
If you cant afford to buy a pet, ie need a free one, what makes you think you can look after it longterm?

You get eejits on Gumtree posting wanted advert for free pets as they cant afford it. maybe ask yourself this. If you cant afford £50, maybe a pet, with all the costs involved, isnt for you!!Jeez.
2

The faithful=,

Gracemount 14/01/2009 12:12:15
1*Your right buying an animal is the easy part,food vet bills are the hard part.Dont know why folk dont think things through a bit.The animal is the one that suffers in the end.
3

brandy al,

embra 14/01/2009 13:28:12
With the dogs insurance,yearly booster and worming,food bills for a year,it all mounts up to a few quid,so if you cant do that dont get a dog as a pet,or any animal.
4

elayne,

14/01/2009 13:31:33
# 2 i agree,even a wee pet is expensive,our vet charges £25 just for consulatation which i dont really mind paying for peace of mind with our pets health,good quality pet food is expensive too,even small items such as cuttlefish,leg bands,coop cups and litter etc soon add up(for cat,giant land snails and pigeons)
5

Douglas,

Bathgate 14/01/2009 15:34:40
Where's giant land elayne? :o)
6

elayne,

14/01/2009 17:43:45
# my giant landys are in a big tank(they are known as jupiter and uranus)
7

COLINTON.MAINS,

Oakville Ontario 14/01/2009 22:55:36
ELAYNE.DO.YOU.OWN.A.PET.STORE..YOU.ARE.A,BUSY.GIRL

 

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