The RSPCA has issued a stern warning to Australians looking to adopt puppies from online breeders, after a 400% increase in scams during the pandemic. $1.6 million has been lost since 2019 to online scammers pretending to sell puppies to would-be owners. The RSPCA suggests that all new owners should use trusted breeders, adoption programs and see the dogs before making a payment. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

A reminder of what you are funding if you don't buy a puppy ethically. That means researching breeder or seller BEFORE you buy. Our investigations and evidence helped RSPCA close this one down but there are hundreds more out there. #adopt #rescue #savealife | Puppy Love Campaigns

🌟 Norris 🌟 🐾 Norris is a lovely terrier who recently started puppy classes. He was adopted through the RSPCA and hadn't had the best start in life, and had missed out on some early life experiences. He found the first week of puppy class quite challenging and was vocal at times towards the other dogs, particularly when they moved around. The can happen sometimes in the first week of class, it's a new experience, and everyone is getting to know each other (humans and dogs!) 🧠 His lovely human

10K views · 74 reactions | The RSPCA is changing the way it operates to cope during the Corona lockdown with the launch of virtual puppy training. www.7NEWS.com.au/coronavirus #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane | Facebook