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DSPCA urge public to be extra vigilant as number of transported puppies is on the rise in run up to Christmas




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The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) is urging the public to be extra vigilant, as the number of puppies being illegally imported and exported, is already on the rise in the run up to Christmas. Members of the public who are suspicious of puppy farming or the illegal transport of animals are asked to contact their local SPCA.

Last week, the animal charity took in nine puppies, five of which were part of the seizure at Rosslare Europort. Ireland is considered the puppy farm capital of Europe with the DSPCA pointing out that puppies, as young as one or two weeks old are on sale on numerous websites.

Seventeen dogs were rescued in Rosslare last week. The the driver of a people carrier was stopped by customs I with dogs that were either stolen or bought from breeders. Five adult Springer Spaniels, seven Springer Spaniel puppies, two adult German Shepherds and three Jack Russell terrier puppies, were rescued from cramped cages with no paperwork. Of the animals seized, a female German Shepherd gave birth just hours after being rescued.

Brian Gillen, CEO of the DSPCA said: “As we are now approaching the Christmas period and we are already seeing a significant increase in the number of puppies exported by puppy farmers and puppy traders from the Republic to the UK. We are pleading with the public to be extra vigilant when it comes to the illegal transportation of animals and report any suspicious activity to us. We really need their help to help stamp out this cruelty for the sake of money. We are issuing a caution to any individual who may be contemplating shipping puppies illegally that the above provisions are in place. Those individuals who do not comply may have their animals seized and face prosecution.”

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