Warning over ‘fake’ pups

PEOPLE thinking of buying a pet in Britain this Christmas should be aware of the risks involved in buying a “counterfeit” puppy, the RSPCA said.

Thousands of dogs with fake pedigree papers and vaccination forms are sold every year and can quickly fall sick and die.

The RSPCA’s Justine Pannett said: “It’s shocking to learn that, despite this, people may be treating shopping for a puppy in much the same way they would for other Christmas gifts, like a Wii, and looking at ways to make savings wherever possible.