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Tempted by little dog

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Lily65 Sun 07-Apr-19 11:42:57

I have seen a nice little dog on a free ads site but the poor thing is photographed in straw bedding in some sort of outdoor shed type thing?

I don't know much about buying a dog, is this dodgy?

(genuine, not a wind up , thanks)

seacliff Sun 07-Apr-19 16:24:50

Your local dog charity might give you some advice. They might even (for a deposit) lend you a chip detector, so you can at least check he is really chipped.

If so you might want to check who comes up as the last registered owner - it should be the people offering him for sale. If not, check with the people named, always a possibility he was stolen.

sodapop Sun 07-Apr-19 16:46:58

I agree Callistemon it seems odd to advertise this way, the RSPCA would perhaps check it out. It's sad Lily but there are so many unwanted dogs out there and many unscrupulous breeders. It seems strange not to show the dog to its best advantage but maybe even that is a ploy. It's a sad state of affairs when we are so cynical about things.

FlexibleFriend Sun 07-Apr-19 17:07:32

Or you could just ask if they have his paperwork available for you to see. Vets documents, chip documents etc. If name and address tally the dog's not nicked.

Lily65 Sun 07-Apr-19 18:26:37

Ad ID: 35431456 www.freeads.co.uk/

FlexibleFriend Sun 07-Apr-19 19:20:14

email him and ask how old she is, does he have the vaccination and chip certificates and why he's rehoming her. He's only got the one ad up and she looks ok eyes are clear and nose is shiny. £200 is about right for a small jrt. If you go and see her make sure she's lively and bright jrt are usually very forward and outgoing.

shysal Sun 07-Apr-19 20:14:40

I think she looks rather folorn. If she is house trained I would expect to see her photographed in a home environment. Beautiful though she is I would be very wary.
I hope you will find a suitable pet, and not just on impulse, it will be a big commitment.

Iam64 Sun 07-Apr-19 20:29:58

Either that’s s poor photograph or thats a sad animal. It doesn’t say how old she is and it does say she isn’t spayed. I’d be concerned she’s been used to produce litters. The fact she’s photographed on straw tends to suggest that. Poor animal

Callistemon Sun 07-Apr-19 23:07:27

She does look sad and in need of a loving home.

It's up to you, Lily65, you could make further enquiries and take someone with you who knows about animal welfare.
However, if you feel sorry for the dog and buy her for that reason, you could be buying a heap of trouble.

Lily65 Mon 08-Apr-19 20:34:27

The advert had completely disappeared.

Callistemon Mon 08-Apr-19 23:34:30

Sold? or did someone report it?

Lily65 Tue 09-Apr-19 09:49:21

Sorry, I don't know, it's just not there.

Telly Tue 09-Apr-19 11:43:00

There are lots of dogs in need of a good home. Why not contact your local rescue?

Lily65 Tue 09-Apr-19 12:54:15

Thanks everybody. It is sad for the little dog but I just got a bit carried away.

Callistemon Tue 09-Apr-19 14:52:43

I keep seeing its little face
sad

Lily65 Tue 09-Apr-19 14:54:58

me too.