HOW CAN I KEEP FROM BEING SCAMMED?
Scams are prevalent in the puppy buying world. Here are some tips to help you navigate your way when inquiring about a puppy.
Ask to see current pictures; compare backgrounds, floors, walls, etc. If pictures of the puppies are from many different locations or types of rooms, etc., this is a red flag.
Ask to Zoom/Facetime/Skype to see the puppies real time.
Ask for references from past customers; call and speak to those references.
If looking on Facebook/Meta, check to see how long the profile has been up. Look for additional pictures of family/friends. See where their check-ins have been. Compare their friends list; if they are all out of the country, be cautious.
Perhaps most importantly, ask for your potential breeder's veterinarian's phone number and call them for references; most ethical breeders will have talked to their vet about giving out this information.
Ask to see current pictures; compare backgrounds, floors, walls, etc. If pictures of the puppies are from many different locations or types of rooms, etc., this is a red flag.
Ask to Zoom/Facetime/Skype to see the puppies real time.
Ask for references from past customers; call and speak to those references.
If looking on Facebook/Meta, check to see how long the profile has been up. Look for additional pictures of family/friends. See where their check-ins have been. Compare their friends list; if they are all out of the country, be cautious.
Perhaps most importantly, ask for your potential breeder's veterinarian's phone number and call them for references; most ethical breeders will have talked to their vet about giving out this information.