Why it’s good to help rehome rescue pets
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AFTER considerable publicity about scams and purchasing pets, it is surprising that people are still duped. (“Avoid losing money to fake pet scammers”, Mercury, September 8).
Sadly, there are many unscrupulous pet traders and online sources who give inaccurate information about the animals they sell and don’t care about their welfare.
They are only interested in profit. Unsuspecting people have sadly even bought animals with severe illnesses that have died or eventually had to be euthanised, let alone fictitious animals.
It is therefore highly recommended that prospective pet owners go to a respected animal welfare charity rehoming centre when looking to adopt a pet.
A reputable animal organisation such as RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre will do everything possible to guide and match people to the most appropriate animal for their circumstances and lifestyle.
There are many advantages in having a rescue animal including information about their personality, likes and dislikes as well as on-going advice about animal care and behavioural issues.
Expert help and guidance is always available and you will not be deceived by scammers!
Pet overpopulation is a huge problem that can be helped by adopting as it frees a place for another needy animal.
There is also the satisfaction of knowing you have given an animal another chance of a loving, forever home.
Elizabeth Allison, Aylestone