Couple Buy ‘Beagle’ Puppy Off FB Marketplace—Soon Realize Something’s Wrong
Summary
A couple in Pittsburgh thought they were buying a beagle puppy for $300 on Facebook Marketplace, but the dog turned out to be a much larger coonhound. The couple did not realize this until the puppy, named Bella, continued growing beyond the usual size for a beagle. Despite the mix-up, they are happy with Bella and learned to be cautious with online pet purchases.Key Facts
- A couple bought what they believed was a beagle puppy from Facebook Marketplace for $300.
- Facebook Marketplace prohibits the sale of live animals, as does Craigslist.
- The purchase transaction took place under suspicious circumstances at a Walmart parking lot.
- Initially, the couple did not question the size of the puppy, even though she kept growing.
- Bella, the dog they thought was a beagle, turned out to be a coonhound.
- The couple eventually accepted the situation and are happy with Bella despite her larger size.
- Both platforms, Facebook and Craigslist, have regulations against selling pets, but such listings still appear.
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