I just saw this on facebook and thought I'd better copy and paste on to here.
Warning to anyone trying to rehome a dog
INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE STAFFIE BAITING RING We have been given some information that a man, possibly called John, with a small red van who lives in the BIDFORD area is collecting staffies from the estate and local rescues and supplying them for fighting bait. Keep a look out for local advertising for free dogs or do not advertise your dog for free - last ...week on pre loved there was an ad for staffies needing a home in Stratford and by the time a lady had rung "a man had been to collect the 2 of them" The local police and dog warden for Stratford have been informed Pass this information on to the people in this area and inform everyone that there is a man trying get free or to buy cheap staffords. by: Staffyclub For-Rescues
I cannot believe how many dogs, cats, kittens, rabbits, even a boa constrictor are being offered free to a good home - even more worrying presa canarios are coming into the mix now. Not a dog for the faint or half-hearted.