An animal charity in the south-west of England is urging people to be more careful when purchasing puppies from breeders.
Nicki Ging, the Tavistock branch centre manager of Margaret Green Animal Rescue, said charities were often left "picking up the pieces" when dogs are no longer needed by breeders.
She said the charity recently spent more than £6,500 on veterinary bills for 10 dogs that were rehomed from an irresponsible breeder.
"No animal ever deserves to be used for money, and it's organisations like ours that are left to pick up the pieces when these animals are no longer required by their breeders," she said.
All 10 dogs, including eight Labradors, a collie, and a spaniel, have been rehomed
