"Designer" dogs rescued from Illegal Breeder in Vic

[Animal House]

Another one bites the dust, people can be such scum.   So glad they were found, disgusting conditions, but no gross photos or graphic reporting.

 

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Dozens of dogs have been rescued from an illegal dog breeding site on a remote rural property in eastern Victoria.

Thirty-nine cavoodles were found locked up in small, dark, damp and dirty greyhound trailers on a leased bush block east of Sale, in central Gippsland, on Thursday.

 

Wellington Shire Council officers, who are targeting unregistered puppy farms operating illegally, swooped on the site after a tip-off and discovered the animals in poor health, with little food and dirty water bowls.

"Our officers were shocked and horrified to find these animals in really horrible conditions," general manager development John Websdale said.

"Most of the adult dogs were in pup and due to give birth soon.

"The assessing vet said the fertile females would have long term psychological problems that they think would be hard to rectify."

Dogs held in camouflaged greyhound trailers

 

Trailers commonly used in the greyhound racing industry to transport dogs were being used to house the dogs, and were draped with camouflage netting.

"These were being used as breeding facilities and were camouflaged to be hid in the bush," Mr Websdale said.

The property had no running water or electricity.

The dogs have been taken to an Animal Aid Victoria shelter at Fulham near Sale to be monitored by vets.

"We'd like to be in a position where we can have the puppies looked after and then re-housed and provided to caring families," Mr Websdale said.

Crackdown on illegal dog breeding

One person is being questioned by council officers and is assisting them with their inquiries.

The maximum penalty under the Prevention of Animal Cruelty Act 1986, is $88,566 and 12 months' imprisonment.

On July 1, new laws were introduced to remove puppies and kittens from pet shops in an effort to curb illegal breeding.

The number of fertile dogs kept by registered commercial breeders has also been capped at 10.

RSPCA Victoria inspectorate team leader Lisa Calleja said the new laws will help to stop illegal breeders funnelling their dogs through pet shops.

"Gippsland is not a hotspot for illegal dog breeding," Ms Calleja said.

"It's a problem across Australia."

 

Edited July 18, 2018 by Animal House

[Rebanne]

Small point but these dogs are not in NE Vic.

[Animal House]

Pic below  

 

[Animal House]

Whoops, thanks Rebanne, fixed the title.

[Two Best Dogs!]

Poor little mites. They are in the care of Animal Aid on Sale if anyone is looking to adopt cavoodle type dogs in a few months when they’re ready. 

 

Being they are small and adorable, even the adults, I hope they find some patient homes quickly  

[juice]

Let’s hope the RSPCA don’t “help” or most will die . 

Perhaps the state should not still keep approving new puppy farms too ! 

[mita]

There's also just been a puppy farm shut down from business at Dunolly (near Bendigo).  The Council & RSPCA Vic directed them to do so because they did not have adequate accommodation for 57 dogs.... local newspaper article says that's due to new laws which came into place in April. This person in complying with the directions,  elected to surrender the dogs to rescue groups.  I'm trying to find out which rescue groups/organisations in Victoria took in these dogs.  The photo accompanying the article is a Tibetan Spaniel & we want to find what rescues took in Tibbies.    Anybody know or have suggestions where to start looking?

Edited July 19, 2018 by mita

[Animal House]

Would calling the RSPCA or the Bendigo council be of any to help you?

[mita]

Good suggestions, thank you.   I've already left a message for the RSPCA.  .  I'm also hoping that people associated with Rescue groups in Victoria & on DOL, might have some on-the-ground knowledge.    

Edited July 19, 2018 by mita