PUPPIES DOWNUNDER AUSTRALIA
HOW TO AVOID PUPPY SCAMS
Sadly many families and individuals have fallen victim to a puppy scam in Australia.
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Follow these 6 simple rules to minimise your chances of being scammed.
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1. Do not purchase a puppy only from a photo. Ask for an appointment via a WhatsApp, or Facetime Video Call or organise to attend the property in person to see your puppy.
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2. Buy only from a registered breeder and ask for their breeder license number.
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3. Contact the local council of that area to check the authenticity of the name, license number and address of the breeder.
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Our Local Council is Latrobe City Shire
They can be contacted on 1300 367 700.
Please quote L120 to verify our license.
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4. Ask for the puppy's vaccination records and microchip number
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5. Ask for proof of the breeder's drivers license and request permission to check the microchip with the veterinarian who was the implanter.
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6. If using a courier, check with the courier to find out how long they have been dealing with the breeder for.
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