Redsonic Posted Friday at 01:02 AM Share Posted Friday at 01:02 AM https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-01/tas-rspca-flags-action-against-labradoodle-farm-staff/104545206 So, the owners get off without charge, but the staff who reported their concerns might be prosecuted? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted Friday at 05:27 PM Share Posted Friday at 05:27 PM That is seriously messed up... are there no depths to which the RSPCA won't sink? They failed to follow up on reports of cruelty by those people for years, but now somehow those people are now liable for what happened there? T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted Friday at 10:01 PM Share Posted Friday at 10:01 PM Those workers alerted authorities - they should not be prosecuted I guess they are easy prey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsonic Posted Saturday at 10:55 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 10:55 PM More about the Tasmanian Labradoodle workers who spoke to the ABC: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-03/tasmanian-labradoodles-puppies-put-freezer-and-overbred-dogs/104549396 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted Sunday at 01:29 AM Share Posted Sunday at 01:29 AM On 2/11/2024 at 9:01 AM, persephone said: Those workers alerted authorities - they should not be prosecuted I guess they are easy prey That would be right. Those who are mounting these prosecutions need to be forensically examined themselves to see what their agenda is. You have to be suspicious when whistleblowers (in any part of society) are dragged into courts. Not difficult to hazard a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted Sunday at 05:27 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:27 PM Quote It was not until the ABC approached the RSPCA for comment about the whistleblower reports that it initiated a review into whether anyone who worked at the puppy farm could be prosecuted. This is particularly telling... as soon as adverse media attention falls on RSPCA for their inaction after the workers reported issues (over a number of years), they decide to try to go after those who did the reporting... shame RSPCA, shame! One does wonder why those faced with this sort of cruelty on a daily basis would continue to work there, but maybe it was the only job they could get and keep? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pucapo Posted Sunday at 08:11 PM Share Posted Sunday at 08:11 PM 21 hours ago, Redsonic said: More about the Tasmanian Labradoodle workers who spoke to the ABC: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-03/tasmanian-labradoodles-puppies-put-freezer-and-overbred-dogs/104549396 I read this article last night and wish I didn't, although it did come with a warning. I can't get the horror out of my head. I just wonder how many other people breed dogs and treat them with such incredible cruelty. The ones that haven't been caught. It is beyond sad. I agree @tdierikx, how could you still work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted Sunday at 10:24 PM Share Posted Sunday at 10:24 PM The RSPCA is complete rubbish. I wish more people realised. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago 21 hours ago, Pucapo said: I just wonder how many other people breed dogs and treat them with such incredible cruelty. The ones that haven't been caught. It is beyond sad. It's not necessarily a numbers thing when it comes to animal welfare issues... someone with only 2 dogs can treat them poorly too. I have actually visited a large scale breeding facility in NSW where I wouldn't have been ashamed to say I worked. Staff ratios were great, the yards, kennels and grounds were spotless, the dogs were all in great health and were people oriented, and the record keeping and care of whelping bitches and litters was spot on. The facility was a registered business with all the relevant authorities, and was subject to unannounced audits by various levels and RSPCA at any point in time. It can be done "right" at scale if one is inclined to put animal welfare first and foremost. In contrast, I have been to private residences with only 2 dogs, and wondered how they could keep their animals that way... T. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 6 hours ago, tdierikx said: It's not necessarily a numbers thing when it comes to animal welfare issues... someone with only 2 dogs can treat them poorly too. I have actually visited a large scale breeding facility in NSW where I wouldn't have been ashamed to say I worked. Staff ratios were great, the yards, kennels and grounds were spotless, the dogs were all in great health and were people oriented, and the record keeping and care of whelping bitches and litters was spot on. The facility was a registered business with all the relevant authorities, and was subject to unannounced audits by various levels and RSPCA at any point in time. It can be done "right" at scale if one is inclined to put animal welfare first and foremost. In contrast, I have been to private residences with only 2 dogs, and wondered how they could keep their animals that way... T. so true, I visited a home that the hallway only had an 18" wide walkway for my feet, both sides to the walls was dog hair to 3 inches deep at the walls, to use the toilet I had to straddle all the dog poo on the floor. the laundry, kitchen dining room and lounge also was only clear walking strip then hair to the walls. Me and a friend began sweeping and putting it in the wheelie bin. The BIG ones and it was full before we had finished the lounge room. Although the 4 dogs were in beautiful condition. the owner just never swept for goodness knows how many years. my friend and I ended up being treated in hospital for asthma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) On 04/11/2024 at 7:11 AM, Pucapo said: I read this article last night and wish I didn't, although it did come with a warning. I can't get the horror out of my head. I just wonder how many other people breed dogs and treat them with such incredible cruelty. The ones that haven't been caught. It is beyond sad. I agree @tdierikx, how could you still work there. Probably why so many once they realise their job at rspca is sickening, stay, hoping they can affect change until they finally give up and leave, that included my vet Richard Miller who was head vet at rspca Victoria until he had to leave due to the stress. His replacement? Hugh Worth or as Richard called him Worthless along with all the ex rspca staff he employed after they too jumped ship to save their mental health. One vet said Hugh had almost got her killed she told me, he was so careless handling the animals, particularly the horses. Think on that folks, that's how long its been a toxic workplace, Richard had been Head Vet 4 years In RSPCA Victoria before he walked away in 1978 (I think it was) before Hugh Wroth then became head vet . So that's even before we began to realise they had changed direction in the 1990's Edited 2 hours ago by asal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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