A family in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, bought a Yorkshire Terrier puppy online for £650 but the pet quickly developed health problems, including seizures and a liver condition. The family bought the puppy from Gumtree and are sharing their story to raise awareness about the risks of buying animals online.
Karen, who bought the puppy for her mum, told the BBC they paid £650 for a Yorkshire Terrier , whom they called Tiny.
The family from Banbridge sourced their new pet from the online marketplace Gumtree, despite not having used it before to purchase an animal."He insisted that he would come to us, and call in with the pup," she said.At the time of the purchase, the puppy was nine weeks old and had not be chipped. In April 2022, Gumtree Ireland placed a ban on the sale and advertising of dogs to fight the illegal practice of breeding. This does not apply to Gumtree UK.
Nora Smith, chief executive officer of the USPCA, said: "It's absolutely heartbreaking and unfortunately Karen's story is just one of many that the USPCA regularly hear of
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