Santa Rosa, CA (KGO) –The Better Business Bureau and local pet stores have warned of a surge in complaints about potential fraud related to online puppy sales. According to a pet club in Santa Rosa, their store had people picking up puppies from unconnected online vendors.

Jason Stanfell is by this Shih Tzu, Zoe.

The puppy can’t help licking Jason’s face.

He initially tried to buy her a corgi, but bought her as a gift for her.

Stanfell found a picture of a puppy named “Alisha” online and decided that she needed to get her for her girlfriend.

He says the online site My Forever Puppy has offered to sell to him for less than $ 1,000.

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