The Pet Tree House - Where Pets Are Family Too : The danger of ‘Petfishing’ - and how to stop it happening this Christmas The Pet Tree House - Where Pets Are Family Too : The danger of ‘Petfishing’ - and how to stop it happening this Christmas

Monday, January 3, 2022

The danger of ‘Petfishing’ - and how to stop it happening this Christmas


 

Wannabe pet owners hoping to bring a new puppy or kitten home this Christmas are being urged to research the seller behind the pet to avoid being 'petfished'. 

A recent survey of UK cat and dog owners by the' British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), found over a quarter (27%) had come across a seller or advert that made them feel suspicious of the welfare of the pet, while purchasing their last cat or dog.

It seems soon-to-be pet owners aren't taking appropriate care in checking out the person selling a prospective pet, with less than half (43%) of UK dog or cat owners saying they visited the seller in-person in the animal’s home when researching their recent pet purchase.

To read more on this story, click here: The danger of ‘Petfishing’ - and how to stop it happening this Christmas


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