Dogs stacked in shipping containers overnight without water — what vet report reveals about now-shutdown breeder
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Documents obtained by the ABC show that dogs surrendered from a labradoodle breeder in July were severely underweight, overbred, and some dogs with facial fur so extensive it impaired their sight were kept near electric fences.

In short:

Documents obtained by the ABC have revealed the conditions dogs and puppies were kept in at the now-closed dog breeder, Tasmanian Labradoodles.

A vet's report says the dogs were severely underweight, had no bedding, were overbred, and their fur was so matted they couldn't see.

What's next?

The RSPCA says it tried to shut down the dog breeder for years and is now calling for stronger animal welfare legislation to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

  • Aradina [She/They]@lemmy.ml
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    2 months ago

    As a result of the settlement, those charges now will not be pursued.

    "Our experienced legal representation told us if we wanted to continue with the court process, it would be unlikely the facility would be closed, and that's ultimately what we wanted," Ms Dawkins said.

    I hate that no one is even being punished.

    • Aradina [She/They]@lemmy.ml
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      2 months ago

      https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-09/rescued-tasmanian-labradoodles-adopted-by-families/104199446

      But also, Noodle and Jasmine are healing up and experiencing kindness.

      Still a CW on that link too though due to mention of the circumstances.