The 45 dogs that were saved will now go on to find their forever homes!
Benoni, South Africa – On Thursday the 31st of January, the Benoni SPCA raided the home of a well-known show dog judge and breeder, and confiscated 45 dogs from her premises serving as a warehouse for her stock.
During their first inspection, SPCA Inspectors were initially told by the owner that there were only fifteen dogs on the property, and roughly that number of healthy-looking French poodles could be seen in the garden. However, when the owner refused the inspectors entry into her home, suspicion was aroused resulting in the SPCA Inspectorate returning a day later with a search warrant.
Upon entry, it was found that a further thirty dogs were being hidden inside the house, many of them needing immediate medical attention.
French poodles, Cocker Spaniels, Maltese poodles and Cockapoos were amongst the breeds found on the property. Many appeared at first glance to be well groomed, but beneath the surface serious health problems were found on the animals including ear infections, dental disease, ulcerated tumors, eye infections, hip dysplasia, skin infections and several were underweight.
Dogs were found locked in small crates inside the house and in the domestic worker’s room.
The SPCA took to Facebook to share the news with shocking photos from the completely unacceptable living conditions.
All of the dog breeder’s inventory was confiscated, and these animals are being kept and treated at the Benoni SPCA. Veterinary costs and quotes for the treatment of these animals will amount to well over R20 000. The dogs are not currently up for adoption and the owner will be charged for animal cruelty.
“The next time you purchase a puppy or kitten from a pet shop or via the internet, know that the money you exchange for that animal, is blood money, and that it is likely that the puppy’s mother is confined to a small cage hidden from prying eyes, inside a house with many other animals in similar conditions.”
The SPCA have called upon South Africans to help towards getting these pups back in good health and finding them their forever homes.
“Donations towards veterinary expenses will be greatly appreciated. You may contact our offices on 011 894-2814/5 for banking details of the veterinarian involved.
We’re also in need of plastic bed baskets and good quality, tinned dog food as many of these animals will be undergoing mouth surgery in the next week.”
For people wishing to donate: Account details are as follows:
SPCA Benoni
First National Bank
Account Number: 54475778429
Branch Number: 252605
Account Type: Cheque/Current Account
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