Ny Craigslist Pets (2024)

FAQs

How to tell if a rescue is legitimate? ›

Legitimate rescues will be happy to answer questions and provide credentials. They should also be willing to answer questions about the dog's health, temperament, and background. If you're struggling to get information, it may be a sign of a scam.

In summary, rehoming a dog is the process of finding a new home for a dog without any financial compensation, while selling a dog involves exchanging the dog for a monetary payment. Rehoming is typically driven by the need to provide the dog with proper care, while selling is primarily motivated by financial gain.

The seller prefers to handle communication by email and not the phone. A reputable breeder will always communicate with you via phone or video chat (if not in person) before selling you a puppy. Fraudulent sellers are oftentimes outside of the U.S. and may be hiding their phone number by only communicating by email.

The fake clips are almost always accompanied by extremely cheesy music, along with subtitles with poor grammar. Additionally, the behaviour of the 'rescuer' towards the animal can be a giveaway; in fake animal rescues, they are often mishandled.

Although the background of the dog may not always be clear, shelters and rescues should know how the dog ended up in their hands. It's a major red flag if they're as clueless as you about the dog's history when asked. The same goes for the dog's age, breed, and behavior.

The bottom line is that it's the tone of voice that really counts when you address your pets, not the words you say. So it's perfectly fine to change that sound/name to something else, especially if the dog might have negative associations with their “given name” from their previous home.

For one thing, it is some help in discouraging people from just taking a free pet that they can't care for or would abuse or simply turn around and sell themselves. For another, the person with the kitten or pup has spent their time and money to feed and care for the animal along with veterinary costs.

Don't agree to wire money for a pet purchase or to pay via prepaid debit card. Instead, ask if you can pay with a credit card. This way, you'll have purchase protection and a way to back out of the transaction if the deal goes sideways. Don't send money for a pet purchase before you actually see the animal in reality.

Why not to buy a puppy online? ›

Pet scams can happen to anyone. That's why you should use extreme caution when looking for a puppy or kitten online. Scammers create fake websites or post ads in places like Craigslist or Facebook advertising animals that do not exist.

A good rescue will have good business stewardship. They support staff and volunteers are well trained to handle the demands of rescue work. Ensure that they have a 501(c) charitable status.

A dog's personality and characteristics from its breeding are two of the most important factors in whether a dog will be suited to rescue work. The dog needs to be intelligent, confident, focused, listen well and respond to the handler.