Older dogs are being traded in to make way for Christmas puppies

The dogs being abandoned are as young as three.
Fiona Gammell, who has worked in animal welfare for more than 40 years, said it is a new trend driven by our disposable culture.
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SUBSCRIBEThe dogs being abandoned are as young as three.
Fiona Gammell, who has worked in animal welfare for more than 40 years, said it is a new trend driven by our disposable culture.
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