#Ontario Pet Shop Act puppy buyer protection Articles

Canadian consumers lost over $4.2 million to pet scams in 2024 — the majority through Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and Instagram. This 2026 guide explains the five specific red flags that identify a backyard breeder or outright scammer posing as a CKC-registered breeder in Canada, how to verify a CKC registration number before sending any money, what RCMP Internet Crime says about puppy deposit recovery, and the provincial consumer protection laws you can use to fight back.