The recipients hope to win a noble puppy, although the breeders do not share such gifts.

Contests without winners

The “Super Prize” is the attractiveness of people in a group on the social network Facebook. Attention is drawn to the photograph in which the woman is most likely holding three Yorkshire Terriers.

The terms of the contest are set out below: “Since previous winners did not catch the puppy, we re-announce: Urgently donated by young Yorkshire Terriers with Documents. There are 5 cubs in total (3 females and 2 males). We don’t have the opportunity to stay alone, therefore, if necessary, we can bring them anywhere in Lithuania so that these little ones have good homes.

To win, you must meet a number of conditions: like a page in this group, share with friends, tag a friend in a comment, and share an ad in any ad group. It is promised that the winner, who will have met all the conditions, will be chosen by lottery on January 18.

In less than a couple of days, the record was shared by almost 900 people, received more than 400 reactions and almost 600 comments. People not only marked friends, but also explained why they are the ones who have to win: they want to give a puppy to a child who in a couple of days is going to celebrate a birthday, a cousin, so that he has a friend after lose his father.

“Half a year ago, the daughter lost a Yorkshire mongrel dog. An accident happened. It was her best friend and companion. I would very much like her to be happy again. Kristina loves puppies very much,” explained one woman. Another would like to win for a similar reason: “My puppy recently died. There is a great lack of a friend. “

Although the majority of the participants in the competition are women, several men also compete with them. “I would really like this beautiful puppy, I have never won, but this time maybe I will succeed, I really want to,” wrote one commenter.

Some wondered if it would be possible to simply buy the puppy, but did not receive an answer. Only a few questioned whether it was a real contest. One woman cautiously yelled, “I’d love to if it weren’t for a joke.” ! “

This is possible not only because more detailed information is not provided about the “prize” itself, puppies or breeders, but also because we looked before in the same group, which was created in April this year and unites more than 12 thousand. people in contests.

Here, in early October, a golden retriever was offered to win (also with documents), a photo was posted of a pair of nine puppies and a mother of probably puppies standing next to them. The conditions of the competition were similar, but fewer than 10 people participated. Commenters also questioned whether the contest was a lie, speculating that the photo had been found online.

At the end of September, after a photo of seven Rottweiler puppies crammed into a box was published, it was also suggested to win a puppy of this breed. The competition attracted much more interest, with more than 300 people sharing the record. It is true that neither the Rottweiler nor the Labrador Retriever winners were announced.

Responsible breeders don’t do this

“NO responsible breeder would do that,” said the portal. 15 minutes was approved by Ieva Basokė, a professional rough-haired dachshund breeder and member of the board of directors of the Lithuanian Taxi Lovers Club. According to her, obtaining documents, vaccinating and killing puppies, raising them during those few months until new owners are found does not cost 10 euros.

I. Basokė, who has a kennel named after him, emphasized that he chooses his dog owners very responsibly and sells them away from anyone he wants.

“It just came to our knowledge then. All puppies look for the most suitable home, responsibly, after long conversations with potential hosts. That, I would say, this contest is false (Fake English). Of course, in Lithuania there are probably more breeders than breeders.

Unfortunately… Breeders do not care much about the health of the dog or the owners. The important thing is to collect it as soon as possible and pay the money. Breeds bitches through each estrus (which is prohibited) and “boosts the amount,” said the interlocutor.

According to her, dog pedigree documents are issued by the Lithuanian Kennel Club (LKD). A vaccination passport is required and breeders bring a similar European document to allow the dog to travel. “Sometimes the ignorant imagine that a vaccine passport is a document. No, it’s not. All noble dogs are registered in the LKD system, “explained I. Basokė.

The Society’s comment on the contests and an explanation as to whether such a litter of puppies, of which it was a kennel, was recorded has so far failed.

The post was prepared in 15 minutes. in collaboration with Facebook, which aims to stop the spread of misleading news on the social network. More about the program and its rules – here.