A dog is for life. Getting a puppy is a life-long commitment. This poor dog will count on you for food, water, warmth, and love. They know no one else in the world but you.
Unfortunately, some people still don’t get that, and the tragedy of every year has been repeated in 2019 as well.
Last Christmas many people got puppies, and for most of them, it was one of the best gifts they could ever get. Unfortunately, some are already looking to sell the puppies they got less than two weeks ago!
On the website Gumtree, many people have posted listings to get rid of their new pups. Some are selling their dogs for cash while others are so desperate to get rid of their new puppies that they are selling them at $0.
Some people are trying to be as nice as they can while giving away their pups. One ad reads:
He is really friendly and loves cuddles he is good with other dogs as-well but we haven’t got the time to look after him because everybody in our household works, or goes school and we have already got ourselves a little dog and we wasn’t ready for another
While others are simply saying they ‘don’t have the energy’ or they can’t ‘cope with the stress of having a dog’!
Another ad reads:
We only have had this gorgeous puppy a short time but sadly we realised it is causing too much stress for our cat, and all round. This has been a very difficult decision, as he really is so lovely
According to MailOnline, Charity Dogs Trust has already received more than 277 phone calls from people looking to give up their dogs.
It’s very easy nowadays to choose a puppy at the click of a button but not all adverts give the full picture and the pups could even have been illegally imported into the country. We would always encourage potential dog owners to do their research first, especially before buying online
A spokesperson for Charity Dogs Trust
This is truly heartbreaking. These dogs shouldn’t have to suffer so early in their lives. People should really be looking to adopt not to buy. Please share the story and encourage people to visit their local shelter instead of a breeder. You will find the share buttons at the end of the article.
You should also advise your friends and family before the holidays every year if possible.
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