Pet rescue plea: Don't give dogs away for free on Facebook

Alana Calvert
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:21pm, first published November 18 2020 - 10:00am
President of the Orange branch of Animal Welfare League NSW Tina Pacey with her dog Teddy. PHOTO: JUDE KEOGH
President of the Orange branch of Animal Welfare League NSW Tina Pacey with her dog Teddy. PHOTO: JUDE KEOGH

A concerning number of recent posts on Facebook featuring pets being given away for free has prompted animal welfare advocates to issue a serious warning.

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Alana Calvert

Alana Calvert

Journalist

Print and digital reporter covering general news in Orange NSW, with specific interest in stories relating to animal welfare, social affairs and issues impacting regional communities. Previously with: Yahoo News Australia, SBS Radio, HuffPost Australia and APN/News Regional Media in south-west Queensland. Our Watch/Walkley Foundation Fellow for 2021. Contact me at: alanacalvert@centralwesterndaily.com.au

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