pet dog Flipping On The Rise
Last updated on September 19, 2017 By Puppy Leaks Leave a comment
Dog flipping refers to when a pet dog is stolen, gotten from a shelter, or taken from someone who has found a lost pet dog and then turned around and sold on a service such as Craigslist. pet dog theft is on the rise, according to the American Kennel Club it rose 28% last year. Today there is a story making headlines of a woman in Hawaii who gotten a Jack Russell Terrier at a local shelter and then posted her to buy one hour later for $200.
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The story of Sally May
Sally may was provided on Craigslist an hour after she was adopted
The woman gotten Sally Mae for $85 at a local shelter. An hour later Sally may was put up on Craigslist for $200, with the owner claiming she is just so caught up with working two jobs, information she clearly knew an hour before. The ad had Sally may provided as being 5 years old, she is actually 10. Technically she isn’t breaking any law, so the shelter can’t force her to return the dog. The Hawaiian Humane society does offer a refund if an animal is returned within 30 days. They say they would gladly welcome Sally may back anytime.
Pet flipping can net anywhere from $50 to a few thousand dollars per dog, depending on the breed. often flippers simply take dogs to see what kind of reward the owner will pay for their return. A lot of the animals taken for flipping purposes are kept in kennels that resemble puppy mills until they can be flipped.
Prevention
One of the things you can do as a pet owner to decrease the probability of your pet dog being stolen and flipped is to get him microchipped. It’s a very safe and quick procedure and it’s one of the only ways you can genuinely identify a pet dog and verify ownership once they’ve gone missing. Collars are terrific to have as well for identification but they’re easily removed.
You can also spay or neuter your pet to deter flippers from breeding. Time reported that there seem to be some sophisticated flippers out there, targeting their prey carefully. They chose certain breeds and specifically use them for breeding. In Indianapolis a man was arrested after it was discovered he had been stealing German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Pit Bulls for years.
If you’re thinking about getting a pet dog it is encouraged you stay away from Internet sites like Craigslist. There’s no way to figure out where those animals came from. If you’re going to get a purebred do your research and find a credible breeder. If you want to adopt a homeless pet check out a shelter or local rescue center.
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