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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.
Illegal dog breeding establishment uncovered and shut down in midlands
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An illegal dog breeding establishment has been uncovered and shut down in the midlands.
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.
Over 60 dogs were surrendered. By Garreth MacNamee Tuesday 2 Feb 2021, 2:43 PM Feb 2nd 2021, 2:43 PM 46,590 Views 32 Comments
One of the dogs which were seized.
Image: ISPCA
Image: ISPCA
THE ISPCA AND Offaly County Council have shut down an illegal puppy farm operating without a license.
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.
The ISPCA said 62 dogs and puppies were surrendered by the operator and taken into the care of Offaly County Council and the ISPCA where they are being fully assessed.
The dog breeding establishment was operating without a licence and also fell far short of the required standards set out by the Dog Breeding Establishments Act (DBEA).
The operator was issued a closure order and the animals were taken into the care of Offaly County Council and the ISPCA where they are being fully assessed.
“The dogs are receiving ongoing assessment and care. Some of the puppies are very young and will be in care for many weeks and won’t be available for rehoming for some time, an ISPCA Spokesperson said.
The ISPCA thanked Offaly County Council for their prompt and determined action in this case and also thanked the source of the information that led to this investigation.