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The risks of overseas adoptions
Some rescue groups, animal welfare agencies, and
breeders may misrepresent themselves and the dogs they sell, rescue, or
adopt.
- Dogs
may be a different sex, age, color, or breed than what was promised.
- Dogs
may come with undisclosed health issues or fake health or
vaccination records.
- Unethical
organizations may raise dogs in inhumane conditions, like puppy
mills. Some may say they are US-based but are actually overseas.
- Dogs,
especially puppies, may be put on long flights when unfit to travel.
Dogs imported to the US often arrive sick; some don’t survive the
trip.
- Imported
dogs are more likely to carry diseases, like rabies, that are common
in other countries. This puts people and other animals in the United
States at risk.
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