PuP: People Understanding Pets » buying a pet online http://www.peopleunderstandingpets.org Dedicated to improving the lives of pets & their people through education, training, and behaviour techniques for dogs, cats, and more. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:48:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 How to Avoid the Pitfalls when Buying a Pet Online http://www.peopleunderstandingpets.org/how-to-avoid-the-pitfalls-when-buying-a-pet-online/49 http://www.peopleunderstandingpets.org/how-to-avoid-the-pitfalls-when-buying-a-pet-online/49#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:34:31 +0000 Peter http://www.peopleunderstandingpets.org/?p=49 The internet is a really useful way to research the type of pet you would like and now it is being used more and more often to purchase pets. Although the internet makes this a very convenient process, it’s not without its pitfalls. For this reason I have included a list below of tips that you should follow when entering into such a purchase.

  • Ring the seller. Find out what accredited organisation they are a member of, then follow this up by ringing the organisation to confirm that they are in fact a member. If you are looking to purchase a pure bread then, ensure that the breeder is accredited with the relevant breed association.
  • If the breeder has the relevant licenses and accreditations, take a visit to their premises which will allow you to inspect the living conditions of the animals.
  • Lastly be aware of people trying to scam you. Never purchase an animal from outside of the UK and never put any money into a foreign bank account.

When looking to buy a pet online make sure to so your research, as it will be worth it in the end.

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