'Take the necessary steps to ensure the breeder is legitimate and ethical,' says Better Business Bureau

March 23, 2021

Puppy scams have cost Canadians more than $105,000 since January 2020, according to the Better Business Bureau.

To help mark National Puppy Day on Tuesday, the non-profit group put together a list of tips to help people avoid getting taken in by scammers as they shop for a new dog.

Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen, president and CEO of BBB for southern Alberta and B.C.'s East Kootenay region, says consumers need to be especially diligent if they are trying to purchase a puppy online.