Canadian puppy demand soars, but so do scams

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AFP, OTTAWA Demand for puppies in Canada has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, and scammers are taking advantage — swindling hundreds of people looking for a pet to ease their loneliness during lockdowns. Vicki McKenzie wanted a dog for her 11-year-old daughter Oceane, who suffers from cerebral palsy. “Because she doesn’t speak and can’t run, it’s hard for her to keep up with other 12-year-olds,” McKenzie said. “So it meant a lot to the...

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