06/25/2022
DCSPCA ALERT
Two individuals, a man and a woman, have been reported selling puppies in public spaces in the Dutchess and Ulster County regions. The puppies are ill–many have died of parvo which is highly contagious. These puppies are in need of urgent veterinary care, and should not be purchased.
An investigation by the DCSPCA is currently underway. If you see a man or woman selling puppies, please try to photograph them and send the photo and location to [email protected].
Never purchase a puppy from a stranger in any public space. Anyone selling animals this way is not making money because they have invested in these puppies’ care. Puppies will frequently have been taken from their mother too soon, will often have genetic or contagious conditions, and have never received veterinary care. The cost of care these sick animals will require far outweighs the cheap purchase price.
