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Selling animals without a license in the UAE is a criminal offence but Neil Anderson of Homely Petz said the online trade was booming. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Neil Anderson, the owner of Ras Al Khaimah boarding and training centre Homely Petz said his business name had been hijacked by scammers. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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One buyer who contacted Neil Anderson at Homey Petz said she was asked to pay a Dh1800 ownership transfer fee and shipping costs up front. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Neil Anderson, a dog trainer who raised the alarm over illegal online dog sales on Dubizzle with rogue sellers posing as his business. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Selling animals without a license in the UAE is a criminal offence but Neil Anderson of Homely Petz said the online trade was booming. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Neil Anderson, the owner of Ras Al Khaimah boarding and training centre Homely Petz said his business name had been hijacked by scammers. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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One buyer who contacted Neil Anderson at Homey Petz said she was asked to pay a Dh1800 ownership transfer fee and shipping costs up front. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Neil Anderson, a dog trainer who raised the alarm over illegal online dog sales on Dubizzle with rogue sellers posing as his business. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Selling animals without a license in the UAE is a criminal offence but Neil Anderson of Homely Petz said the online trade was booming. Antonie Robertson / The National.
Buyers warned of boom in illegal dog sales online
Unlicensed sellers are prowling Dubizzle and social media sites selling sick animals and pets that don't exist
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Nick Webster
15 June, 2021
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