dog named denim being patted by journalist and held by animal shelter workers for story on over-breeding dogs

WARNING | UNETHICAL OVER-BREEDING OF DOGS ON THE RISE

Animal shelters say they are seeing a disturbing increase in dogs surrendered – and scarred – by a lifetime of over-breeding by owners looking to make money, fast.

And the issue is getting worse – due to a rapid rise in the number of puppies being sold online for hefty figures.

Warning – some viewers may find the details in this next story distressing.