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DEC 16, 2022 (12:24)
DOZENS OF PUPPIES SEIZED IN CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING
BY CATHY NICOLE CARR
The animals will be rehomed - they are the latest in a series of seizures at the port.
A spokesperson for Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said:
"At this time of year, the demand for a Christmas puppy is high, which fuels the trafficking of low welfare pups through our ports to sell them at an inflated price in Great Britain.
"Innocent animal lovers are often duped into believing these pups have come from a reputable breeder.
"Quite often, pups that are being trafficked come from illegal breeding establishments known as 'puppy farms' where they are bred in horrendous conditions.
"We have zero tolerance to this type of activity - reputable breeders will be able to prove origin and destination and have all their paperwork in order."
The seizures are part of an initiative called Paws For Thought, where dogs and puppies are given welfare and transport checks before they board at ports."
"Innocent animal lovers are often duped into believing these pups have come from a reputable breeder.
"Quite often, pups that are being trafficked come from illegal breeding establishments known as 'puppy farms' where they are bred in horrendous conditions.
"We have zero tolerance to this type of activity - reputable breeders will be able to prove origin and destination and have all their paperwork in order."
The seizures are part of an initiative called Paws For Thought, where dogs and puppies are given welfare and transport checks before they board at ports."
Source: MSN
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