Dog survey

Last updated 16:33, Wednesday, 07 May 2008

DOG-OWNERS who have bought a puppy in the last three years are being invited to take part in an online survey organised by the RSPCA.

The charity is trying to find out whether buying a puppy was a positive experience and asks questions such as where the puppy came from, how it was advertised, how much it cost, and if you’d buy another puppy from the same place.

Justine Pannett, a RSPCA campaigner, said: “You can pick up a puppy from a newspaper advert, a neighbour, pet shop, farm or breeder, so we’re trying to get a grip on how successful people’s experiences actually are.

“It’s obvious to say, but a puppy is a living creature, and this survey will help us determine whether or not these dogs are suffering throughout the experience, or if in general they are treated well.”

The survey runs until Monday May 12 and can be found at www.rspca.org.uk/puppysurvey