[bjh]

I think more time needs to be spent on educating people about selling, buying and rehoming a dog. It does not matter how a puppy or adult is advertised but the important thing is how the prospective buyers are screened. I see many people selling and rehoming dogs on FB too. You have to look at both sides. When a person has a puppy to sell or an adult to rehome the owner should look for the best possible match for their dog. It is not always easy to do. In the past before the internet people would have to advertise in the newspaper. I think the internet has made it possible for people to find good homes for their dogs. It does not matter how you advertise, the important thing is how you screen your buyers. What makes me mad is that some people do tell lies when they are getting a dog and sometimes a dog will end up in the wrong hands. I don't think that possibility can ever be completely eliminated.