Dog charities warning of the horrific scam of dogfishing where young puppies die within days of being bought are sharing their top tips of how not to fall victim to it.
The Dog's Trust and the RSPCA are receiving dozens of complaints and heartbreaking stories of young dogs being taken in by families, only to be left with huge vet bills and the animals dying.
Every year puppies are illegally imported into the country and mis-sold via online adverts to unsuspecting dog lovers who think they are getting a healthy, happy puppy bred in the UK.
Many of these little animals suffer serious health conditions or lifelong behavioural challenges, and some don't survive, leaving their buyers helpless and heartbroken, as well as out of pocket.
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