An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: The dogs were covered in oil, which had to be washed off. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: The dogs were covered in oil, which had to be washed off. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: The dogs were covered in oil, which had to be washed off. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: Getting cleaned up. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

An animal charity has warned of the dangers of 'dogfishing' scams after six puppies were rescued after being found covered in oil in the back of a van in Dover, in the south of England. The three Maltese, two Havanese and one bichon frise pups, aged around 11 weeks, were found in an "appalling condition" and suffering from diarrhoea, The Dogs Trust charity said. The puppies were seized at Dover port during lockdown, having been illegally imported from Romania ? underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours ? despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel. It has now warned people about the risks of buying dogs from online adverts - when people can fall victim to so-called 'dogfishing' scams. Paula Boyden, the Dogs Trust's veterinary director, said: "It is absolutely heartbreaking that we continue to see dogs being illegally imported into the country, often in terrible conditions to make huge profits for cruel puppy smugglers. "We might be in the midst of a pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers. "Sadly, it's all too easy to be dogfished and it can be very difficult to know if you are buying a puppy that has been smuggled." Each dog had to be shaved to get rid of the oil and are now in the Dogs Trust's care. They will be re-homed when they recover. The charity has also saved 12 heavily pregnant dogs which gave birth to 53 puppies - worth around an additional ?L100,000 GBP to smugglers. The Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme has rescued 1,167 dogs since it began in December 2015, with the most popular breeds including dachshunds, French bulldogs, Maltese and even larger breeds such as chow chows. Editorial usage. Please credit The Dogs Trust / MEGA. 08 Jul 2020 Pictured: The dogs were covered in oil, which had to be washed off. Photo credit: The Dogs Trust/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342