Chocolatelover Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/11/28/Puppy_dealer_fined_34000_820884.html Puppy dealer fined $34,000 28 Nov 2012 - 12:00am A backyard dog dealer has been permanently banned from keeping more than one dog and fined $34,000 after being convicted of 17 animal cruelty charges. Fay Marie Armstrong, who kept dogs at her home in the Perth suburb of Spearwood and a rural property, was also ordered to pay court costs of $9507 after charges were brought against her by WA Consumer Protection in Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The charges followed the execution of a search warrant on two properties in October 2010, which found dogs and puppies in poor health and living in appalling conditions. The court heard seven dogs were kept in small airline travel crates in one bedroom of the Spearwood property, where there was a strong urine smell and little fresh air. All the animals were malnourished and dehydrated and one was suffering from a serious eye injury. At the rural property, inspectors found kennels covered in faeces and water bowls polluted with urine, faeces and dead flies. WA consumer protection commissioner Anne Driscoll said keeping animals in such conditions was unacceptable. 'We welcome the Courts decision to ban Ms Armstrong from keeping more than one dog which curtails her dog selling activities,' Ms Driscoll said. 'We would caution consumers to only deal with reputable breeders and demand to see a veterinarians report or to have pets they plan to purchase examined or certified by a veterinarian to help ensure they are healthy at the time of sale.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Why is she allowed to have one dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Why is she allowed to have one dog? Because the courts are useless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Why is she allowed to have one dog? Because the courts are useless... True dat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 AA should jump on her case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolatelover Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 AA should jump on her case. Apparently they are only focused on trashing "registered breeders". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I'd happily put this sick person to sleep, she's such a useless article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Why is she allowed to have one dog? Exactly, she should be in jail, not fined & allowed to own a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Interesting thing is that WA Consumer Protection took action against her. I reckon that's one darn good option because people buying puppies need to know they come from a source that's acceptable in terms of welfare. The physical & mental health and socialisation needs of parent dogs & puppies are seriously compromised in 'places' like this woman's. By putting a focus on consumer protection, it can 'up' public education about how puppies are best raised so they have the firm foundation needed to become companion dogs. And consumer authority warnings about anything less than that, can stop the money trail for puppy farmers. The Australian Consumers' Association (CHOICE) has a very good page on their website which provides guidelines. I'd like to see more State-based Consumer Protection authorities move into this area. A great support for animal welfare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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