celeste Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) This is from another forum <link removed> It's just so wrong You would think there would be legislation to prevent this sort of selling. Please complain to the site and RSPCA and anyone else you can think off , as if it wasn't bad enough being able to buy animals over the internet, the mind boggles at the sort of person who would buy a pet in this way Edited January 7, 2008 by ReikiAnge Link removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Just had a look and the same seller is selling all 4 breeds up for auction, dobes, chow, spaniels and peke, stinks of puppy farming as well to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 It may pay you to edit the link hun so you dont give them publicity. Awful though Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Well don't know if any notice will be taken but have just informed the kennel club via e mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neoclassic Perk Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm not sure I can see the difference between classified adverts and auction websites really; it was inevitable that someone would set up an animal auction site, because e-bay don't allow animals to be listed on it's uk site. I doubt the Kennel Club has any regulations that would address this - kennel club registered puppies are advertised on the internet every single day, and this is no different, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 The site now has the following notice on the homepage Live Animals Can NOT Be Offered As "Buy It Nows" or "Auctions" As This Is Not Ethically Correct. Live Animals May Only Be Listed As "Classified" Advertisements... (please see Terms & Conditions) (ANY "PUPPY FARMERS" OR BAD BREEDERS OF ANY ANIMALS REPORTED TO US WILL HAVE MEMBERSHIP TERMINATED WITHOUT REVIEW) Registration Confirmation takes 24 hours There now only appear to be the doberman and spaniels on the site but they are still being offered for auction, will check again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 At least I got a reply from the 'Kennel Club' Thank you for your comments. The Kennel Club is aware of this site, and whilst we completely condemn it (a Press Release will be issued later today to that effect), we are not in any position of authority to close it down. We have no legal jurisdiction over what websites go online, but we are looking in to other possible courses of action against the website. You may also want to write to your MP about the issue as it is Parliament that ultimately regulates what websites are permitted. Rob Flint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 The whole thing just gets odder, all the dogs were being sold by the same person, he went from living in Wales one day to living in Shropshire the next, he's also the "owner " of the site. I haven't had any reply from the RSPCA yet There's a big thread about it on DP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmagic Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Apparantly, the premises are on the border of two counties. Details have been passed to Oswestry council, whose area it is in, who are looking into the question of whether he needs/has a licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I bet he's wishing he'd never started the site in the first place now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 how awfull, hope it get closed down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I bet he's wishing he'd never started the site in the first place now If he was then he could have taken it off line. My bet is he wants an outlet for his own dogs. It is too easy these days to get a dog. Bad enough with the "free ads" But auctions and buy it now in this type of manner OMG. Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Sorry, I removed the link yesterday and then forgot to post - I share your disgust with the place but didn't want to give him any free publicity as I think the site is just awful, as I'm sure you all do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thats ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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