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Allegations Of Animal Hoarding After RSPCA Seizes 82 Dogs From Property

icyfroth — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 06:39:50 GMT

MORE than 80 dogs have been seized from a house in Gippsland following reports of 'animal hoarding'.

RSPCA inspectors found the animals when they executed a warrant on a Gippsland address on Wednesday.

Officers seized 82 small breed dogs from the residence due to serious concerns for their health and welfare.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/allegations-of-animal-hoarding-after-rspca-seizes-82-dogs-from-property/story-e6frfkp9-1226702266219

RSPCA Victoria Manager Inspectorate Services Allie Jalbert said they were shocked by the number of animals inside the home.

``The information we had, lead us to believe that we would need to seize about 60 dogs but it was soon apparent that the number would far exceed our expectations,'' she said.

``Due to the complexity of hoarding situations, we are working closely with local authorities and support services to rectify the living conditions and achieve the best outcome to prevent a similar situation recurring in future.

Poor bluddy things.

Re: Allegations Of Animal Hoarding After RSPCA Seizes 82 Dogs From Property

icyfroth — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 22:45:15 GMT

I've donated some money to the RSPCA

We had a pup cake day at work last week too.

RSPCA Cup Cake Day

"give a surrendered puppy a home, rescue a neglected pony, provide emergency surgery to an injured kitten and save thousands of lives."

Re: Allegations Of Animal Hoarding After RSPCA Seizes 82 Dogs From Property

twinkles**stars — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 23:01:48 GMT

Awful!

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icyfroth — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 04:45:37 GMT

You get that people kind of mean well though, don't you? I think they just get overwhelmed with caring for so many animals.

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mugssy65 — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 04:53:38 GMT

How many dogs are you allowed to own over there? Here in the west we can only have two. Unless you own a kennel property or a farm.
That's a disgusting story Icy.
Off topic, we are getting new cat laws here in WA soon. Mandatory microchipping, registration and a complete ban on selling or advertising kittens unless your a registered breeder. I don't see how this will help cull the feral cat population they are already out there breeding amongst themselves and gone will be the humble family moggie.

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cherry*135 — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 05:12:15 GMT

If a pet owner is overwhelmed/can't look after their pets adequately there are steps they can take to rehome them.. no excuse for abuse of pets. Noone can manage 82 dogs in one private property.

At least there are, in some states at least, hefty penalties for pet abuse/cruelty.

24 August 2013

Pet cruelty 'disgrace': woman fined $101k

A Terara woman has been ordered to pay more than $111,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to "disgraceful" acts of animal cruelty.

Janine Marion pleaded guilty to 14 charges of aggravated animal cruelty against eight cats and 12 dogs in her care when she appeared in Nowra Local Court this week.

The charges were laid after RSPCA inspectors and Shoalhaven City Council rangers responded to complaints of animal cruelty and went to Marion's house on November 30 last year.

...He placed Marion on a two-year good behaviour bond, prohibited her from owning animals for five years and instructed her to report to police for fingerprinting.

She was ordered to pay $28,000 in fines and $83,243.58 in professional fees.

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1726610/pet-cruelty-disgrace-woman-fined-101k/?cs=300

Re: Allegations Of Animal Hoarding After RSPCA Seizes 82 Dogs From Property

i-need-a-martini — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 05:14:58 GMT

If a pet owner is overwhelmed/can't look after their pets adequately there are steps they can take to rehome them.. no excuse for abuse of pets. Noone can manage 82 dogs in one private property.

I agree but there was a neighbour once who was 'saving' dogs. She would have had at least 20 dogs in the house before she was forced to leave due to old age. She could barely feed herslef let alone her animals. But she knew that if she gave them up they would all be put down. This was years ago and there are many more shelters these days but I'm not sure if the situation is the same.

As Icy says, it looks as if the owner was well meaning. But probably just couldn't afford the good deed she set out to do.

Re: Allegations Of Animal Hoarding After RSPCA Seizes 82 Dogs From Property

icyfroth — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 05:27:03 GMT

mugssy65 wrote: How many dogs are you allowed to own over there? Here in the west we can only have two. Unless you own a kennel property or a farm. That's a disgusting story Icy.

Totally agree, mugssy, but I think many such people see themselves as saviours of animals that would be otherwise be abandoned or put down. I don't think the lady in this story was a breeder or a pet owner as such. Lots of people might have gotten rid of their unwanted pets on her. I think she just couldn't cope.

Off topic, we are getting new cat laws here in WA soon. Mandatory microchipping, registration and a complete ban on selling or advertising kittens unless your a registered breeder. I don't see how this will help cull the feral cat population they are already out there breeding amongst themselves and gone will be the humble family moggie.

I totally applaud such laws. Even though I'm a cat (and dog) lover, I understand the devastation feral domestic animals cause to the Australian environment.

Re: Allegations Of Animal Hoarding After RSPCA Seizes 82 Dogs From Property

twinkles**stars — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 05:29:29 GMT

There have been many stories of animal hoarders who get in over their heads. An illness / adiction? Different to that of puppy farmers

Re: Allegations Of Animal Hoarding After RSPCA Seizes 82 Dogs From Property

cherry*135 — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 08:06:41 GMT

3-20 dogs maybe, but 80?

It is sort of like a hoarder addiction. Also if you really care so much about animals and want to look after them why cant the person see that the animals are suffering if they aren't feeding them properly or keeping them clean or exercising them?

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bright.ton42 — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 11:01:27 GMT

How could anyone see the ribs sticking out of that poor dog and probably the others and say that

the care? Phhhht.

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the_hawk* — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 12:01:37 GMT

I wouldnt believe a word the RSPCA has to say, there was a similar sounding situation here in SA with a private animal rescue "Moorook" In this case the so called abused animals were all recent resues that were being cared for.

The RSPCA seems to be going after no kill privately run shelters for some reason

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***super_nova*** — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 23:02:26 GMT

@bright.ton42 wrote:
How could anyone see the ribs sticking out of that poor dog and probably the others and say that
the care? Phhhht.

You do not know what is the story; the person may have only just rescued the dog or there is something wrong with it. I have had dogs that just would not eat and had ribs sticking out.

I would not trust what is said in the newspapers, they always look for the worst and then twist the truth; I know of cases, which in reality were nothing like what was reported. There was a lady whose kennel property was raided while she was taking care of number of dogs actually belonging to a friend who was in hospital. All these long haired dogs were perfectly groomed and clean, but one had a bold patch where it chewed itself. The dog was treated for its allergy. But there was a big issue made out of the skin problem, and photos were taken of upset dog in some dilapidated disused shed. Of-course, the dog was upset when it was draged there by strangers with lights and cameras.