The RSPCA says it is finding “an array of issues” as more dogs are removed from a large-scale labradoodle breeding operation in the state’s midlands.
The organisation last week took in the first surrendered dogs from the property, which was reportedly home to over 250 animals, after authorities laid animal welfare charges against the owners.
The charges relating to alleged overbreeding were later dropped after what was described as a ‘landmark’ deal was reached with the owners.
The RSPCA says the dogs are now receiving much-needed veterinary care.
“As more dogs are removed from Tasmanian Labradoodles, we are finding an array of issues, including the worst matting we have seen so far on this poor dog,” the RSPCA said on social media.
“A huge shout out to the North West Veterinary Centre who helped this poor dog today but also to the vets around the state who have desexed, operated on hernias, conducted rays, cleaned teeth and diagnosed and treated ear infections over the last week.”
The RSPCA thanked the Tasmanian community for their support, saying “we could not do it without you”.
Independent MP Kristie Johnston asked the Minister responsible for animal welfare Jane Howlett if the government would provide additional funding to the RSPCA to treat the animals in Parliament on Tuesday.
She said the Minister refused, instead expecting “cash-strapped ordinary Tasmanians to dip into their pockets to fix this disaster”.
