Can you buy dogs on DoneDeal?
The sale of dogs through online marketplace DoneDeal has been temporarily suspended as the site looks to help “improve animal welfare” amid a rise in dog thefts across the country. While other animals can still be bought and sold on the site, the advertising of dogs has been suspended.
What happened to DoneDeal dogs?
Animals can still be bought and sold on the site, however, the dog section has been temporarily removed as Done Deal works on “further solutions to improve animal welfare and in light of unprecedented demand in Ireland”. In recent weeks, gardaí have cracked down on dognapping with several seizures of animals made.
Is DoneDeal Irish?
DoneDeal was established in 2004 as on online classifieds website by husband and wife team Fred and Geraldine Karlsson. It has since grown to become one of Ireland’s largest classifieds market.
How does DoneDeal work?
The simplest and safest way to deal on DoneDeal is directly, in person, with the buyer or seller. Payments should ONLY be made in cash or bank draft. Negotiate and agree the price BEFORE meeting the seller or buyer and also agree on the form of payment: cash or bank draft.
Why are DoneDeal not selling dogs?
The company said it had taken the decision to temporarily suspend the dogs section on its website as a result of discussions with animal welfare organisations and recent unprecedented demand from advertisers in Ireland.
Are bush babies legal in Ireland?
Although there is no legislation in Ireland on the ownership of exotic pets, some species have CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) requirements, and it is against the law to sell or buy them.
Why are Donedeal not selling dogs?
Who owns DoneDeal?
Schibsted
DoneDeal/Parent organizations
Schibsted Media Group is an international player in online classified advertising and operates in more than 30 countries. It acquired DoneDeal.ie from original Wexford-based founder’s Fred and Geraldine Karlsson.
Who invented DoneDeal?
DoneDeal is an Irish online marketplace focused on helping buyers and sellers of cars in Ireland. In 2019, the site listed more cars for sale in Ireland than any other website. The site was founded in May 2005 by husband and wife team Fred and Geraldine Karlsson. The site currently has over 300,000 live ads.
What does spotlight mean on DoneDeal?
Our Spotlight is an “add on” which helps promote your ad on DoneDeal. You can check the “add on” options available in your section here. Spotlight ads appear in rotation at the top of the ad listings which greatly increases the views to your ad. (
How safe is DoneDeal?
The vast majority of all transactions on DoneDeal are genuine and leave both the buyer and the seller happy with the outcome. But, as always when there is money involved, there are chancers who will try various scams. Unfortunately, from time to time, fraudsters will try to take advantage of DoneDealers.
Can you buy animals on DoneDeal?
One type or breed of animal per ad We only allow one type of animal or breed of animal per ad on DoneDeal. The registration number of the seller/supplier of the animal. The age of the animal.