Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Puppies confiscated due to illegal breeding procedure

By Sasha Forbes
23 December 2008

Twenty two puppies, allegedly bred to produce a new hybrid vicious breed for security services, have been confiscated by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and charges of cruelty laid against their owner.

Spokesperson for the SPCA Andre Venter said that the dogs, suspected to be a mix of Labrador, collie and pit bull terrier breeds. “Due to questionable circumstances and warnings we have issued in connection with the keeping of the dogs, we are also concerned about the breeding mixtures and the breeding procedures that are being under taken by the owner.”

This situation is currently being investigated.

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