profit over the welfare of the dogs involved. Many examples have shown puppies to have been taken from their mothers too early, or having been riddled with infectious diseases caused by lack of proper vaccinations or unsanitary conditions.Sadly, the charity has cited a number of puppy deaths at their new homes and new owners having to pay for expensive veterinary treatment.To help fight that, the SSPCA is asking people to sign up to their ‘assured puppy breeder scheme’.
Gilly Mendes Ferreira from the charity told us: “Now, more than ever, we need to provide assurance for the public that they are buying from responsible breeders. “The general public can view members of the scheme through our ‘say no to puppy dealers’ website and look in to.
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