150 Dogs Seized Wondai

[lappiemum]

reading between lines....

Hello,

We met you in Brisbane when we bought our beautiful little Shoodle (born 1st May). We took her home to the Sunshine Coast and named her Pippin. Now 8 months old she is a bundle of fluffy energy - what a delight. She loves a game, a walk, a play with other dogs, the beach, a swim in any water (clean or dirty, fresh or salt). She is intelligent, cheeky, loving and lovable. She has won many hearts and made many friends.

Obedience classes weren't very successful - just too excited, but we will try again in a few weeks now that she is a little older and understands basic commands.

[Miss B]

When, oh when, will people listen???

2 April 2008

We purchased our beautiful Thunderbolt from you in December. I am wondering? do you have any photos of what these guys look like as adults? He kind-of looks like a miniature Golden Retriever with scraggier hair, with a head like the labradoodle pup on the web site at present? he pretty much looks like that pup, but is golden and his hair is not curly, just a little wavy. Took this photo tonight of Thunderbolt-ee. He is now 5 months old and a really placid little chap. (I though I would send it to you all as I rave about him sooooo much!).

From Merideth

April 15, 2008

Dear Grandma and Grandad. (KR puppies)

I am just wandering, as my colour becomes darker gold, was my Mum or Dad the Japanese Spitz, and could it at all be possible that a golden retriever got in the mix? My Mum and Dad love me to death, and don't care, they just would like to know so they can try to understand whether I am like my Mum or Dad or who? And how big I might grow. I currently weigh 9kg and am not overweight. My Mum sells Eukanuba so I only eat that apart from some bones and treats. I am a very placid quiet dog, and I love my toy poodle brother, but as I am getting bigger, I have to be more careful around him as he only weighs 3.6kg, and squeaks if I get too rough.

Love, Thunderbolt

Found the pic of 'Thunderbolt' on the website and I certainly don't see any Jap Spitz in there!

[lappiemum]

When, oh when, will people listen???

2 April 2008

We purchased our beautiful Thunderbolt from you in December. I am wondering? do you have any photos of what these guys look like as adults? He kind-of looks like a miniature Golden Retriever with scraggier hair, with a head like the labradoodle pup on the web site at present? he pretty much looks like that pup, but is golden and his hair is not curly, just a little wavy. Took this photo tonight of Thunderbolt-ee. He is now 5 months old and a really placid little chap. (I though I would send it to you all as I rave about him sooooo much!).

From Merideth

April 15, 2008

Dear Grandma and Grandad. (KR puppies)

I am just wandering, as my colour becomes darker gold, was my Mum or Dad the Japanese Spitz, and could it at all be possible that a golden retriever got in the mix? My Mum and Dad love me to death, and don't care, they just would like to know so they can try to understand whether I am like my Mum or Dad or who? And how big I might grow. I currently weigh 9kg and am not overweight. My Mum sells Eukanuba so I only eat that apart from some bones and treats. I am a very placid quiet dog, and I love my toy poodle brother, but as I am getting bigger, I have to be more careful around him as he only weighs 3.6kg, and squeaks if I get too rough.

Love, Thunderbolt

Found the pic of 'Thunderbolt' on the website and I certainly don't see any Jap Spitz in there!

Yes, I'd be hard pressed to see it as well.

probably the only thing they could do would be to get one of the breed genetic tests - although I imagine that there will probably be a number of 'breeds' in there.....

[Guardienne]

It could be them going by this;

AUTHORITIES are removing more than 200 dogs from a breeder's property in one of Queensland's biggest animal welfare operations.

Biosecurity Queensland deputy chief veterinarian Dr Rick Symons said the dogs were living in cramped, filthy and substandard conditions on the property at South Burnett, north-west of Brisbane.

Several dead dogs have been found at the property near Wondai, some pregnant.

Dr Symons said the owners, who are dog breeders, had failed to improve the dogs' accommodation, which had "faeces all over the place", despite contact with authorities in the past six months.

He said the RSPCA had seized around 230 dogs, mostly poodle crosses, cavalier King Charles spaniels, samoyeds and beagles.

"It's not a usual (number of dogs) for breeders to have, but it does occur," Dr Symons said.

"It highlights the problem of taking care of lots of animals. The resources required to clean up, take them for walks, is huge."

No charges have been laid to date but the maximum fine for animal cruelty is $30,000 or one year in jail.

Dr Symons said Biosecurity Queensland would pay for the upkeep of the animals up until any court proceedings were finalised.

"Each animal is being identified and checked (by vets)," he said.

"It costs about $12 a day to keep a dog, and you can imagine 200-odd dogs every day is quite a significant impost on Biosecurity Queensland."

He said if the animals were forfeited to the state through the courts the RSPCA would try to find them new homes.

The breeders are believed to have sold dogs through the internet or local arrangements.

It looks like it is a defnite puppy farm.

Hi Pugrescue.... just wondering where this info came from?

[Kajirin]

It could be them going by this;

AUTHORITIES are removing more than 200 dogs from a breeder's property in one of Queensland's biggest animal welfare operations.

Biosecurity Queensland deputy chief veterinarian Dr Rick Symons said the dogs were living in cramped, filthy and substandard conditions on the property at South Burnett, north-west of Brisbane.

Several dead dogs have been found at the property near Wondai, some pregnant.

Dr Symons said the owners, who are dog breeders, had failed to improve the dogs' accommodation, which had "faeces all over the place", despite contact with authorities in the past six months.

He said the RSPCA had seized around 230 dogs, mostly poodle crosses, cavalier King Charles spaniels, samoyeds and beagles.

"It's not a usual (number of dogs) for breeders to have, but it does occur," Dr Symons said.

"It highlights the problem of taking care of lots of animals. The resources required to clean up, take them for walks, is huge."

No charges have been laid to date but the maximum fine for animal cruelty is $30,000 or one year in jail.

Dr Symons said Biosecurity Queensland would pay for the upkeep of the animals up until any court proceedings were finalised.

"Each animal is being identified and checked (by vets)," he said.

"It costs about $12 a day to keep a dog, and you can imagine 200-odd dogs every day is quite a significant impost on Biosecurity Queensland."

He said if the animals were forfeited to the state through the courts the RSPCA would try to find them new homes.

The breeders are believed to have sold dogs through the internet or local arrangements.

It looks like it is a defnite puppy farm.

Hi Pugrescue.... just wondering where this info came from?

looks like what's up on Ninemsn

[Crazy Daisy]

Wow, I have been looking for info on this story as I couldn't see from the news anything that looked super bad except it was a puppy farm. But when you see photos on the website of tiny puppies that only look a couple of weeks old and it says "available NOW" that is so sad. People who walk past a pet shop in Brisbane and see a litter of cute little cross breeds have no idea where they've come from and what problems they will have when they grow up.

I just hope there will be enough foster parents in Brisbane to help take on these dogs while they work out the charges.

[Steve]

Wait for it ! Well done RSPCA ! - Or was that bio tech ??

[Jed]

Probably Bio Tech, considering the RSPCA has been fielding complaints for at least 5 years!!

[Rusky]

The site seems to be gone now

It looks like they have just removed the text from the homepage

Try this link http://krpuppies.com.au/aboiut%20us.html

aaaah oodles, and ....... "For your Puppy Love" it says ........................

I have seen enough

they have golden labradors too

[nickojoy]

reading between lines....

Hello,

We met you in Brisbane when we bought our beautiful little Shoodle (born 1st May). We took her home to the Sunshine Coast and named her Pippin. Now 8 months old she is a bundle of fluffy energy - what a delight. She loves a game, a walk, a play with other dogs, the beach, a swim in any water (clean or dirty, fresh or salt). She is intelligent, cheeky, loving and lovable. She has won many hearts and made many friends.

Obedience classes weren't very successful - just too excited, but we will try again in a few weeks now that she is a little older and understands basic commands.

Just reminds me of a rescue story... They are loving and lovable because they have been in a yard only with other dogs and no human contact! I wonder why obedience classes were not very successful.

[starridge]

Just wondering if this is the same mob that won a Premier's Export Award a couple of years ago? Wonder if they'll take the name down of the plaque in the Executive Building now.

[goldchow]

From what we've seen so far the incident seems to have been handled quite well as far as Bio Security and the RSPCA are concerned, perhaps the uproar from previous cases elswhere is being taken on board.

[Blitza]

Hopefully its a sign for things to come, can only hope.

[Souff]

Just wondering if this is the same mob that won a Premier's Export Award a couple of years ago? Wonder if they'll take the name down of the plaque in the Executive Building now.

"Premier's Export Award" ?

Oh dear Anna ......

[Kissindra]

as some know I'm a member of Cavalier Rescue QLD (Inc.), please pass on the following information wherever appropriate.

"As many of you will be aware from this weeks' news there has been another large seizure of dogs by the DPI from a puppy mill in the Wondai area north of Kingaroy. The RSPCA Fairfield now become the custodians for these animals until legal procedures have been complied with.

The original number of dogs reported was 150 adults and 60 puppies. By this morning the number had increased to close to 250 as the bitches were dropping puppies as they were being admitted to the RSPCA shelter with more to come.

The RSPCA shelter manager stated this morning that there was a mix of larger dogs as well as smaller varieties and many cross breeds. So far there has been four Cavaliers come in however may be more.

Most of the long-coated dogs require clipping off completely whilst the remainder require washing and a lot of patience and TLC as they are not well socialised. Some of the smaller dogs are blind.

With permission from the shelter manager I have been asked to send out a general request for donations in the following areas:-

Puppy food - quality dry kibble or wet sachets

Puppy shampoo

Puppy eye and ear cleaner

Toys and soft snugly items

Small collars and leads

We(added by Kissindra - We being Cavalier rescue QLD Inc.) have set up two drop off points on the Gold Coast:-

Lois Shepherdson, 57 Jabaru Ave, Burleigh Waters and

Broadwater Vet Surgery, 413 Pine Ridge Road, Robert and Kathy Lepelaar's surgery. Kathy's number 07 5537 5826.

Should anyone be interested in becoming a foster carer for the Cavaliers(added by Kissindra - this goes for other breeds too) the carers will need to complete the RSPCA Volunteers' Course. This runs for approximately four hours commencing in the morning. The Volunteer Coordinator is Roz Valentine and may be contacted on [email protected] . I believe another course is to be run this week and possibly the following week as well - ie volunteers desperately needed at this time.

Thank you in the hope that you can help out at this desperate time."

ETA - vollunteers are also needed to conduct property checks on prospective foster carers homes - reliable car and access to internet required, see the RSPCA QLD website for details.

Edited September 12, 2009 by Kissindra

[~Anne~]

Hi Pugrescue.... just wondering where this info came from?

The Daily Telegraph website under "Breaking News" . APologies for my slackness, I should have provided a reference.

See this link;

Breaking News

[Blitza]

thats horrible

[Robbi]

I fear these poor dogs have jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. What are the prospects of them all finding homes, so many dogs are already on death row and now so many more looking for homes.

Will the rspca start quietly euthanasing some once the court case is over and the media loses interest or will they declare the majority are unsuitable for rehoming and the only think to do is pts, I despair it wont be a rosy outcome for many of the poor guys

[Kissindra]

Another news report with some varied info:

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/local/6023037...om-qld-breeder/

[iffykharma]

Will the rspca start quietly euthanasing some once the court case is over and the media loses interest or will they declare the majority are unsuitable for rehoming and the only think to do is pts, I despair it wont be a rosy outcome for many of the poor guys

Why would you assume that they would actively seek to euthanize these animals?

I know there are issues within the organisation and plenty of people here have had poor experiences with their local rspca, but to suggest that they would actually prefer to PTS rather than adopt out adoptable dogs is ridiculous.

The sad fact is that because of the conditions some of these dogs have been kept in, many may well not be adoptable. And I know exactly where to place the blame for that

However, the RSPCA shelter at Fairfield have very committed foster and behaviour/training staff who will actually be trying to achieve the best for the animals. They will try and get as many of them as possible into foster care, the puppies in particular. The dogs that stay in the shelter will also get one-on-one attention from staff. If any of the dogs in foster care demonstrate behavioural issues then foster carers are able to get one-on-one assistance from one of the shelter's trainers. If they are not too ill and/or don't have serious behaviour issues, there isn't any reason many of them won't find homes.

In response to some posts questioning the involvement of Biosecurity Queensland taking the lead on the raid, and in previous dealings with the dogs' owners, I understand it is because of where they are located geographically - it gives QPIF primary responsibility.

Edited September 12, 2009 by iffykharma