They're hoping to get a medium-size female dog and have applied to adopt at least a dozen so far. (Erin Reid)The Edmonton Humane Society and local dog breeders say they're being hounded by people keen to add a four-legged member to their family. (Sonia Nelson)The demand is also felt by reputable breeders who charge a premium for their puppies. "I have right now, 42 deposits for puppies that aren't even born yet or not even bred yet," she said. "They're going to jeopardize the mother's health; they won't do any testing for the pups."

Source: CBC News August 02, 2020 13:52 UTC