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People in search of a puppy for Christmas are being warned to look out for scams
Posted 26 November 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Retail|West Midlands
UPDATES: Soaring demand for puppies during lockdown has fuelled scams and irresponsible breeding. Find out the warning signs and the checks buyers should make before handing over money.
High demand for puppies during the COVID lockdown period has led to prices doubling, with popular breeds selling for £3,000 or more. This has also encouraged more puppy farming, with puppies often being bred in appalling conditions, increasing the risk of disease and ill health.
Warwickshire Trading Standards Animal Health Officers have received reports of criminal gangs illegally sm...
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