Tag: pound
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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…
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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…