State Agricultural Officials Warn Worcester County Residents About Sick
Puppies Being Sold Online
BOSTON – January 12, 2017 – The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural
Resources (MDAR) warns consumers about a number of complaints regarding
sick puppies being sold through internet advertisements in the Worcester
County area.
According to consumer complaints, various breeds of puppies are involved
and potential buyers have been asked to meet the seller at parking lots in
southern Worcester County. In most instances, contact with the seller was
online or via text, and the buyers have been asked to pay cash and
promised that the puppy is properly vaccinated. The seller may even
provide documentation of the vaccinations.
Unfortunately, some of these puppies have become acutely ill soon after
purchase, and some puppies have died despite extensive veterinary care.
When the buyers have attempted to contact the seller they have found that
the cell phone numbers used to set up the purchases were no longer in
service.
MDAR is actively working with the Animal Rescue League of Boston, the
Charlton Police Department and the Southbridge Police Department to
investigate these complaints
** Rosa **
Rosa Fratangelo
Town of Warwick Animal Control Officer
Town of Warwick Animal Inspector
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