A team of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have launched a study to investigate the 'Pandemic Puppy' phenomenon in the UK which raises major welfare concerns for dogs. These include impulse purchase by owners who are unable to provide an appropriate lifestyle and socialisation for a dog. It is also likely that a huge demand for puppies will have led to inflated prices, increased levels of puppy farming and illegal importations.
The survey team aim to recruit the owners of any puppies purchased during 2019 or 2020 in order to compare the motivations and behaviours or 2020 'Pandemic Puppy' owners with owners of puppies purchased during 2019.
The results of the study will be used to understand any new welfare challenges facing puppies bought during the pandemic to improve the lives of these dogs.
DBRG urges puppy purchasers in 2019 and 2020 to participate in this vital research which is open from 10 November - 31 December 2020.
The survey link is: https://rvc.uk.com/pandemic-puppy-survey
The survey team aim to recruit the owners of any puppies purchased during 2019 or 2020 in order to compare the motivations and behaviours or 2020 'Pandemic Puppy' owners with owners of puppies purchased during 2019.
The results of the study will be used to understand any new welfare challenges facing puppies bought during the pandemic to improve the lives of these dogs.
DBRG urges puppy purchasers in 2019 and 2020 to participate in this vital research which is open from 10 November - 31 December 2020.
The survey link is: https://rvc.uk.com/pandemic-puppy-survey
