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- Advice on buying puppy -

Thinking of getting a puppy? Make sure you know where your puppy comes from.

Buying a puppy is not as simple as you may think. Sadly, not all puppy breeders and sellers are reputable.

There is a dark side to the trade - puppy trafficking. This is where puppies are bred in large numbers for profit, often with little regard for animal welfare. Many puppies fall sick, and some die.



  • Be buyer aware - read our simple steps to buying a puppy.


  • Choosing a puppy - before you buy, make the right choice.


  • Your consumer rights - find out what to do when things go wrong.




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    What to do if things go wrong.
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    Our campaign exposes the grim realities of buying a puppy. Help us put an end to the puppies' suffering.
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