Don’t be ‘dogfished’, charity warns after pups covered in oil rescued from van

Animal lovers are being warned about the perils of being “dogfished” after six puppies drenched in oil were rescued from the back of a van.

By Iain Lynn

Published 8th Jul 2020, 07:00 BST

The Dogs Trust said people should be aware of the risks of buying dogs via online adverts.

Pups covered in oil were rescued from van

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Pups covered in oil were rescued from van

In the latest pup-smuggling bust, six young dogs were found covered in sticky oil in the back of a van at Dover port.

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In the latest pup-smuggling bust, six young dogs were found covered in sticky oil in the back of a van at Dover port.

The charity said demand for puppies has spiked during lockdown and it has rescued dozens of smuggled pups worth tens of thousands of pounds that were destined to be sold on to unsuspecting UK buyers.

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The charity said demand for puppies has spiked during lockdown and it has rescued dozens of smuggled pups worth tens of thousands of pounds that were destined to be sold on to unsuspecting UK buyers.

They had been illegally imported from Romania underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel, the charity said.

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They had been illegally imported from Romania underage and after a journey that would have taken more than 24 hours despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK preventing non-essential travel, the charity said.