Regina classified site bans sale of animals

The popular classified ads site UsedRegina.com will no longer allow ads from people selling pets in an effort to protect the welfare of animals.

UsedRegina.com’s parent company UsedEverywhere.com says while there are some reputable pet breeders that use the site, there is no way for them to distinguish between them and those attempting to profit from the trafficking of animals.

“This decision by UsedRegina.com is a victory for animals,” Lisa Koch, Executive Director of the Regina Humane Society said in a written release “The Internet has become a safe haven for puppy mills and other unethical pet breeders to sell their animals. It sends a strong message that it's unacceptable to exploit these pets by breeding them and selling them online for profit.”

UsedRegina will still allow ads from people looking for pets or people trying to re-home pets, but the ‘For Sale’ button has now been replaced with a “For Adoption/Re-homing’ button. The site is also encouraging users to report ads that seem suspicious.