Tag: pound

  • WARNING | UNETHICAL OVER-BREEDING OF DOGS ON THE RISE

    WARNING | UNETHICAL OVER-BREEDING OF DOGS ON THE RISE

    Animal shelters say they are seeing a disturbing increase in dogs surrendered – and scarred – by a lifetime of over-breeding by owners looking to make money, fast. And the issue is getting worse – due to a rapid rise in the number of puppies being sold online for hefty figures. Warning – some viewers…

  • MICROCHIP REMINDER AS PUPS STRAY ON NYE

    MICROCHIP REMINDER AS PUPS STRAY ON NYE

    It’s been a full-on New Year’s Day day at Central Coast pounds. The SoCARES facility at Charmhaven was swamped with stray dogs handed in following New Year’s Eve fireworks. Around a dozen were brought to the Central Coast Animal Care Facility in Erina by midday. Staff there say thankfully they’ve received fewer pooches than last…