Almost one in ten Brits who have bought a puppy ended up giving it away

Almost one in ten Brits who have bought a puppy ended up giving it away, after just one MONTH, according to a new survey.

New research has revealed the shocking number of Brits who have bought a dog on a whim, resulting in 9 percent re-homing the animal after as little as four weeks of buying it.

Over a quarter (26 percent) said the reality of the commitment of having to look after the puppy was simply too much to take on.

More than quarter (26 percent) said that having bought a puppy, it caused too much damage to the house, while a further 24 percent admitted they struggled to train the dog and a further 24 percent said they were totally unprepared for the expense.

According to the report, over half (54 percent) admitted they realised it was a mistake AS SOON as they brought the puppy home, with one in twenty dumping the animal with a dog’s charity and a further 3 percent relying on elderly parents to take the burden.

Forthglade published the report, ahead of National Puppy Day (23rd March), to mark the launch of its ‘Prepare for Puppy’ campaign, backed by TV Vet and dog owner, Steve Leonard, who comments “The results of this poll are deeply concerning.