Fake puppies for sale on Facebook

There is a fake story going around on social media asking people to adopt a puppy from a litter that cannot be cared for.

The message reads: “There are 7 Labrador puppies up for adoption absolutely free”. “If you cannot adopt one yourself, please pass it on so that we can find them a good home”. If you are interested, ask for Manuel at the following phone number: 663472968.”

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This message is doing the rounds on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp and should be treated as a hoax and not posted on your timeline.

The photo of the puppy in the message has been taken from the Internet and is the same photo of a dog being sold in Mexico and Brazil for a considerable amount of money.

False stories like this are harmful to all dogs in shelters that really need a home and should not be passed on to your social media friends and followers.

 

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