Woman Fearing for Her Dog’s Life Reveals ‘Dangers’ of Buying a Puppy Online

A woman who purchased her dog for $300 off Craigslist has spoken out about the dangerous realities of buying pets online. When Shelby Susnick, 30, first thought about getting a dog, she looked at rescuing from a shelter initially, but then she decided to expand her search by using Craigslist, too. She told Newsweek that she had her reservations because getting a dog online could be “sketchy,” but there are just so many who need a loving home, and she didn’t want to pass that up. Newsweek has contacted Craigslist via contact form for comment.

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