NSPCA to bring animal cruelty charges against Pietermaritzburg dog breeder

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The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was expected to lay criminal charges on Monday against a Pietermaritzburg dog breeder for animal cruelty.

While the breeding industry remains unregulated in SA, SPCA members are authorised to conduct inspections at any place where animals are kept. Stock photo.The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was expected to lay criminal charges on Monday against a Pietermaritzburg dog breeder for animal cruelty.

“During the follow-up inspection, the NSPCA again found him clearly contravening the act. The owner only surrendered two of his dogs that displayed clear and severe suffering from the stress associated with being locked in a cage indefinitely. A qualified veterinarian was present during this inspection.”

Glossy adverts of cute puppies easily pull the wool over the public’s eyes, blinding them to the conditions the parent dogs are kept in and where the puppies were bornThe NSPCA said every year more light was shed on cruelty in the breeding industry that is often kept hidden by breeders.

 

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