Newry, Morne and Down County Council joins new forum to combat illegal puppy farming

Illegal dog breeders will be closely monitored following a petition to support the multi-agency approach to eliminating criminal dog breeding. A new approach to animal welfare will see councilors appointed by the county councils of New York, Morne and Down to participate in a forum to combat the puppy catastrophe. The USPCA has estimated the value of the illegal pet trade at more than 150 million yen annually, with many puppies being sold due to poor health resulting from the harsh conditions in which they were born.

Rowalane’s advisor, Patrick Brown (Coalition), has made an initial proposal to the full board to seek the new animal welfare forum created within the board. “In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of abandoned and disturbing puppies and pets,” Claire Brown said. There have been 290 visits to animal welfare suspects in Northern Ireland in the past six months, 30 puppies repatriated, as well as reports of pet purchases for children dying of health problems on farms. The Forum will seek representation from elected members, observers, livestock suppliers, DAERA, animal shelters, charities, and PSNI. “We have to see that we are following the illegal ranchers in the area in a steady stream.” The need to move dogs is high and there is a high level of euthanasia.

“Illegal dog breeding should be severely punished,” he added. The petition submitted by the representative of the coalition was met with widespread agreement regarding the distribution of small dog farms, especially in the border area. In a recent shocking example in South Armagh, a brutally neglected prostitute used for illegal breeding was found in a ditch and had to be disposed of. The dog was put on a heavy mane and a severe bacterial skin infection, which made his breed nearly incomparable.

NMDDC’s deputy director of licensing, Colom Jackson, said the board is already working with relevant agencies.

Council officials meet locally with PSNI and Animal Welfare through the Paws for Thought forum to discuss potential illegal farming in the area. Jackson. “This is a forum made up of officers from all 11 councils, where officers responsible for dog control meet to discuss related issues.” NIDAG is in direct contact with PSNI, DAERA and the Port Authority on the movement of puppies, and the council has a data-sharing agreement with these agencies to receive reports on The movement of dogs in the ports directly from DAERA. Last year, the Board of Animal Welfare helped investigate and identify two illegal puppy breeding sites. “We have recovered and returned over 30 pups.” So far, we have examined four buildings based on DAERA reports during this period, but no animal welfare issues have been identified. Related licensing applications are recommended. The officers did not recommend the creation of another working group. “There is thought to be adequate provisioning. There is a multi-agency approach to stamping this out.” Personal evidence of the tragic consequences of puppy-breeding was heard at the “wildest” city council meeting for animals in the “explosive trade.” New York counselor, Rosin Malgerum, shared (SF), his experience in proposing greater collaboration with the current agency forum.“I know many families who have bought dogs for their children, only to have the puppies get sick and then die because they are sold out due to poor health,” said Cllr Mulgrew. To form another committee for this purpose only. “I am suggesting that there be advisors who can participate in Paws for Thought and report back to the board to share information and feedback,” he added. The proposal was accepted by Cllr Brown and accepted by the committee.