Couple are victims of dogfishing after buying puppy which died after three days

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As part of 'A Dog is for Life not Just for Lockdown', Notebook magazine's campaign with the Dog's Trust, Sarah tells the story in her own words.

Rory and I had recently moved in together, and often talked about getting a puppy. We’d both had dogs before, and lead an active lifestyle, enjoying long walks in all the green spaces where we live in West Sussex – a four-legged friend would complete our happy little unit.

Christmas seemed a good time to get one as Rory had more time off work, so we could settle it into our home. We’d set our hearts on a border collie pup, because they’re so smart and intuitive.

We’d seen an advert on Pets4Homes, for border collie puppies aged eight and a half weeks. In the picture she was a ball of black fluff