Dodgy dog advertisements should be avoided at all costs, and adopting or fostering is the best option according to the DSPCA
But what should people be on the lookout for to figure out if the ad is dodgy? DSPCA spokeswoman Gillian Bird told us about the things prospective dog owners need to be aware of - and how to avoid getting a dog they would later have to give up on.
The first thing she advises is getting a dog from a shelter, rather than buying it online. But if you find yourself browsing through the cute pics of dog adverts on dogs.ie, the main website in Ireland where you can buy a dog – sometimes for thousands of euro – you need to know how to read the advert like an expert.
