Taiwan to require pet sales data to be uploaded to prevent smuggling
Taipei, Sep 20 (CNA) The Council of Agriculture (COA) on Monday said it will require pet shop owners to record all transaction information online to make animal origin more transparent and facilitate checks by the authorities to prevent trafficking in pets. The move came after 154 contraband cats were shot dead by authorities last month […]
South Simcoe Police Warn Of Pet Sale Scam Using Newmarket Address
A fake Facebook ad led the victim to a Newmarket address, police said. A Newmarket address was used in a recent scam that’s on the South Simcoe Police Department’s radar. The victim who lives in Bradford responded to a Facebook ad for a dog. They transferred the suspect’s money electronically and picked up the animal […]
Report shows fraudulent pet sales schemes on the rise
Sign up for our PoliticsNY newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 election in your district and across New York By Allison Matos For many, adopting a new furry friend during the pandemic offered a sense of camaraderie during an otherwise lonely lockdown. But those looking for a dog, cat, […]
Pet Sales Fraud On The Rise, Better Business Bureau Reports Show
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up to date with the latest coronavirus news across New York City For many, adopting a new furry friend during the pandemic offered a sense of camaraderie during an otherwise lonely lockdown. But those looking for a dog, cat, bird or other pet have been four times […]
Pet Sale Site Launches Secure Deposit Program, Pet Trade News & Events from Pet Business World UK
Online pet hosting service Pets4Homes has launched a bond system to protect both buyers and sellers as demand for pets continues to skyrocket. The program was put in place in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, which led to a huge increase in demand for pets, with more than 150,000 animals relocated to the site […]
Nevada AG Ford Warns of Online Pet Selling Scams During COVID-19 | New
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) – Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford on Thursday warned Nevada residents to use caution when purchasing a new puppy or pet online. According to a press release, during the state of emergency, more and more people turned to online shopping to find a new pet to add to their family. However, […]
New York legislature ends session without resolution on pet sale bill
That pooch in the window isn’t going anywhere – yet. Manhattan pet store owners in Schenectady breathed a sigh of relief on Friday after the New York state legislature ended its session without voting on a bill that would have prevented them from selling dogs and cats in because of fears they are supporting breeding […]
Simba, the little puppy whose short life reveals the truth about the pet trade
This fluffy puppy called Simba could be yours – if you have £ 4,500 spare. “A luxurious, petite, chocolatey and white Pomeranian girl with green eyes is now available for booking,” gushes the Facebook page of a Cheshire company called Tiffany Chihuahuas, which says it sells Kennel Club registered puppies. Every responsible vet, as well […]