When you're looking for the perfect dog/puppy to join your family, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of things you need to ask the seller about in order to make sure you and your furry friend are safe and protected.
We prepared the below checklist of a few things you need to ask the breeder/seller about before agreeing to rehome your new furry friend.
We hope this checklist makes it easier for you to ask the seller about your new furry friend before you make a decision, so please go through each point with the breeder/seller before you proceed with payment.
Is the dog/puppy vaccinated, or microchipped?
If the dog or puppy is over 8 weeks old, they must be vaccinated; otherwise, there is a risk they may get sick once they come to your home (or they may already be sick).
The vaccination record is usually on the passport. The passport also helps in case you want to travel with your new furry friend.
A microchip is important because it helps trace the ownership record. You should register the microchip of the dog/puppy under your name.
Camlist offers this to our buyers for FREE at no extra cost. You can check out our special offer for buyers here.
Is the dog/puppy dewormed and flea treated?
Worming and flea treatments are an essential part of preventative health care for any dog/puppy you rehome. Without these treatments, your furry friend may get ill and to treat this once they do could be quite costly and dangerous to their health.
Camlist offers this to our buyers for FREE at no extra cost. You can check out our special offer for buyers here.
When was the last vet checkup?
It is important to ensure a vet saw the dog/puppy before you buy them. If they have had a recent vaccination that is usually a good sign. If not, make sure a vet checks them before you make any payment.
Camlist offers this to our buyers for FREE at no extra cost. You can check out our special offer for buyers here.
Is the breeder/seller accepting to receive their payments through Camlist or are they insisting on PayPal or bank transfers?
Any payment you make on Camlist is protected by our Buyer Protection program. So your money is safe until you receive your new furry friend. If the seller insists on receiving their payment outside the app, this may be a warning sign of something fishy.
If the answer to any of these questions is no, please consider a different seller. And if you are concerned about the animal's welfare, please report the matter to our team so we can investigate and take the necessary actions.