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Warwickshire trading standards warn of criminals selling sick and stolen puppies
| Updated: 09:34, 05 March 2021
Warwickshire residents looking for a new pet are being warned about criminals selling stolen and sick puppies.
Warwickshire County Councilâs Trading Standards Service also said that in some cases, to dogs donât even exist,
Warwickshire County Councillor Andy Crump, Portfolio Holder for Community Safety said: âThe popularity of owning a dog has increased since the pandemic began, such that demand for puppies has gone through the roof and prices for many breeds have more than doubled. Unfortunately, this has encouraged criminals to get involved, leading to more puppy thefts and prospective owners paying huge sums for stolen or sick puppies or large deposits for puppies that don t even exist.
Fake coronavirus tests and all-clear certificates con in Warwickshire
One vicim has already been duped into handing over £100
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A victim has been conned into paying out £100 for a bogus quick coronavirus test and a fake certificate showing they were clear of the virus.
New rules for bird keepers to stop spread of avian flu
| Updated: 17:14, 18 December 2020
New rules have been introduced across the UK to help prevent the spread of bird flu, Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Animal Health team have announced.
Bird keepers are being reminded to keep their birds indoors and follow strict biosecurity measures to help limit the spread of avian flu.
Last week the Herald revealed that two swans found dead on the River Avon in Stratford had tested positive for bird flu, with a number of other cases also being reported in birds across the country.
New rules have now come into effect for those who keep birds (including businesses/farmers and those who keep birds as pets or as a hobby).