Allegations Of Animal Hoarding After RSPCA Seizes 82 Dogs From Property

[icyfroth]

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-...

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.

[bright.ton42]

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

the care?   Phhhht.  

[the_hawk*]

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

[***super_nova***]

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@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.  

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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.