Is it OK to buy a puppy from Pets4Homes?

Pets4Homes do not verify that all sellers are genuine, so you must make sure you visit the advertiser at their home to confirm yourself. If you are unsure that the advertiser is genuine, please report them to us.

Is it safe to buy a puppy from Pets4Homes?

The Pets4Homes website has a section for sellers to state whether or not they are licensed. Ensure that breeders hold a license and are able to provide a license number. Check the vaccination records are real.

Is Pets4Homes legal?

Important: Pets4Homes is not a legal party to any transactions which take place off of the website. As a consequence, any civil matters, such as fraud or animal welfare issues, should be reported to the appropriate authorities who can take legal action.

What is the guarantee on pets4home?

We strive for every pet rehomed on Pets4Homes to be in the best health possible. However, if your new pet falls critically ill within 6 months we will fully refund you so you can focus on caring for your pet.

Is Pets4Homes ethical?

Additionally, each seller is required to confirm their UK-based phone number, adding an additional layer of security on top of Pets4Homes' own tools and manual moderation efforts. Animal welfare, regulations and advice - Pets4Homes has a zero tolerance approach to puppy farming and the unethical selling of animals.

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What are the rules for Pets4Homes?

All pets for re-homing must be available for viewing at your home or place of business. We do not allow large commercial breeding of pets, regardless of licensing status. We do not allow anyone under the age of 18 to advertise a pet for sale, adoption or stud on the website.

Is there an ethical way to get a puppy?

Start at a shelter or rescue group

You don't want to buy a puppy from a pet store or a website. Most of those puppies come from mass breeding facilities—better known as puppy mills. If you've decided to buy a dog from a breeder, you'll want to support one who has their dogs' best interests at heart.

Is Pets4Homes safe?

Pets4Homes is one of the largest classified ad sites in the UK and whilst it does have more security in place compared to some alternative sites, Watchdog has found that scammers are still able to list fake adverts on Pets4Homes.

What does 2 ticks mean on Pets4Homes?

Two grey ticks imply that your message has been delivered but not read. Two green ticks imply that your message has been read.

How do I report a breeder on Pets4Homes?

Report from the advert page directly by clicking "Report advert." If you can no longer find the user's profile or your chat with them, you can submit a ticket to our support team and provide the information we need to locate the listing.

What is Pets4Homes safe deposit?

We have regularly updated ID verification processes and strict listing rules for advertisers (and their adverts), a one-click way to report concerns, an in-platform chat function, a Safe Deposit scheme which ensures that money does not change hands until buyer and seller are happy, as well as a 24-hour Trust & Safety ...

What rights do I have when buying a puppy?

If you bought the pet from a private seller, you have less consumer rights than if you bought it from a shop or organisation. You can only get a refund for the cost of the pet if it didn't match the description the seller gave you. So if the seller described the pet as healthy, you might have a right to a refund.

Why would you get blocked from Pets4Homes?

IMPORTANT: In order to meet PAAG minimum standards, we reserve the right to refuse any advert that may compromise them. We also reserve the right to decline any adverts or suspend any user account if we suspect you are behaving in an irresponsible way or breaching any of our terms.

How do you pay for a dog on Pets4Homes?

You can pay for your pet using open banking or credit/debit card. Once the payment is completed, you will receive a receipt via email and your chat thread with the seller will be updated to reflect the new status that your payment has been made.

Is it safe to pay cash for a puppy?

Paying with cash means that your puppy's breeder won't be traceable should something go wrong. Some breeders take cards, bank drafts and cheques. If they only accept cash, this is a warning sign.

Should you buy a puppy from a registered breeder?

Finding a breeder who breeds healthy puppies is such an important step to get right, and the right breeder is worth the wait. Buying from someone who responsibly breeds healthy puppies will increase your chances of having a happy, healthy dog for the duration of their life.

What does a grey tick on a dog mean?

Unfed ticks are brown; once they've attached and are feeding they become a grey colour.

What does ID verified mean on pets4home?

As an ID verified user you will get an "ID verified" badge wherever your user information is visible (e.g. on your user profile and on any adverts you may have posted). This allows you to stand out on the platform as a person who prospective buyers can trust is using their real identity.

What does one grey tick mean?

A single grey tick indicates the message has been successfully sent. Two grey ticks mean the message has been delivered to the recipient's phone or any of their linked devices. The second grey tick will appear when a message is delivered to any of the recipient's linked devices, even if their phone is off.

How do you spot a pet scammer?

How to buy a dog online without getting scammed UK?

Protecting yourself against online pet fraud

Ask to see the animal in person before making any payments and if the seller is not in Greater Manchester, try to schedule a video call. If your request to either see the animal in person or online is declined, perhaps look for a new seller.

Can I trust a dog breeder?

A breeder with a reputation for taking care of their dogs is a great place to start. Ask friends, family, breed clubs, training clubs or your local vet to see if they have any recommendations. If the breeder is claiming that their puppies are registered with The Kennel Club, be sure to check that this is correct.

Where not to get a puppy from?

When looking for a puppy, please skip pet stores and internet sites and consider a shelter or rescue first.

Is it OK to say no to a puppy?

There is nothing wrong with using the word “no” properly when training your dog.

Can I return a puppy to the seller?

it is up to the buyer to satisfy themselves at the time of purchase that the dog is acceptable, and if it turns out to have defects they are unlikely to have any remedy. If either of these situations apply, then the buyer may be able to take proceedings for their losses and/or may return the dog and demand a refund.