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Is it safe to buy a puppy online and have it shipped?
Buying a puppy online safely is possible, but you’ll want to do a lot of research before you do and you’ll want to avoid a “click and ship” scenario. In many cases, the best way to buy a puppy online safely is to not buy it online. In the best cases, you will meet the breeder and meet the puppy you’re buying in person.
What is the safest way to ship a puppy?
In most instances, especially for longer distances, shipping your dog by air is the safest and least stressful approach.
What should I be careful for when buying a puppy?
#1 Should I Buy a Dog?
- Will I be Home Enough? Dogs are pack animals, and while some breeds need less attention than others, all dogs will need you to be around.
- Can I Commit the Time?
- Can I Afford a Dog?
- Temperament.
- Maintenance.
- Life-Span.
- Medical Issues.
- How Old Are the Puppies?
How do I make sure a breeder is legit?
Do your research. Ask if the breeder is a member of an AKC-affiliated club and contact that club to verify membership or check recent listings of available AKC Litters from breeders. You can also check with the BBB (www.bbb.org) and the AKC (919-233-9767) to see if there are any complaints about the breeder.
What is the best website to buy a puppy?
Where to Find Dogs & Puppies for Sale Near You: 10 Ethical Sites
- Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is an excellent website to find where to buy a dog, backed by well-known companies like Purina and Bayer.
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- NextDayPets.
- Petfinder.
- ASPCA.
- Rescue Me.
- The Shelter Pet Project.
- Petco Foundation.
At what age can you ship a puppy?
8 weeks old
Age of the animal being shipped: USDA regulations require animals be at least 8 weeks old (10 weeks old to carry in cabin) and fully weaned before traveling domestically, at least 16 weeks old before traveling to the U.S. from other countries and at least 15 weeks old for European travel.
Is it ok to ship a puppy?
Currently, only two airlines in the United States are conducting un-escorted pet transportation, which means the majority of the major airlines still have an “embargo” on pet transportation. That means you cannot ship a dog or puppy by air cargo with those companies.
Is it safe to buy a Puppy online?
To buy a puppy online safely, make sure you go through a reputable breeder with good references. Be careful searching on free classifieds like Craigslist since scammers are more likely to post on them.
What should you look for when buying a dog online?
Trust breeders who are interested in learning more about you and your abilities to care for a dog. Do your best to find a reliable breeder and avoid supporting mistreatment of dogs by buying from a puppy mill. Before buying online, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.
Is it safe to buy a puppy on Craigslist?
To buy a puppy online safely, make sure you go through a reputable breeder with good references. Be careful searching on free classifieds like Craigslist since scammers are more likely to post on them. If an ad for a dog seems poorly written or too good to be true, there’s a good chance it’s a scam.
Should you buy a puppy from someone you don’t know?
When you buy a puppy from someone, because you give them money, it is like you patting them on the back and saying “Keep up the good work.” You need to be thoughtful about that. Thousands and thousands of animals suffer horribly because consumers aren’t careful.