Illegal dog breeding establishment uncovered and shut down in Offaly
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An illegal dog breeding establishment has been uncovered and shut down in Offaly.
As a result of information received by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), a joint operation involving the ISPCA and Offaly County Council was recently conducted and led to the discovery of an illegal dog breeding establishment operating without a licence.
A total of 44 breeding females and nine male dogs were found on the premises as well as six litters of pups. In addition to not being registered, the conditions on the property fell below the standards required under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act (DBEA) and its associated guidelines.