Tainan Xuejia Suspected of Improper Dog Rearing, Animal Protection Office Investigates and Demands Improvement

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Central News Agency (Central News Agency reporter Yang Si-Rui, Tainan 11th) The Tainan City Animal Protection and Epidemic Prevention Office conducted an inspection of a suspected improper dog rearing location in Xuejia District. Of the 24 dogs, 15 were not registered as pets and will be penalized according to law; for health concerns such as poor fur condition, the owner was required to take them to an animal hospital for examination. The Tainan City Animal Protection Office announced today in a press release that on the 4th, it received public reports of suspected improper dog rearing in Guogangzi, Xuejia District. Personnel were dispatched for inspection on the same day, and a re-inspection was conducted today. It was found that a total of 24 dogs were being kept, no puppies were found, and no evidence of breeding or selling activities was discovered. The Animal Protection Office stated that during the inspection, it was found that the dogs generally had poor fur condition and skin diseases, and most of the dogs were older, with some having loose or missing teeth, and some exhibiting abnormal or weak barking. The owner has been asked to take them to an animal hospital for examination as soon as possible and provide a veterinarian's diagnosis certificate for subsequent verification. The Animal Protection Office pointed out that 15 dogs were found unregistered and without microchips. The Animal Protection Office completed microchip implantation on-site and simultaneously administered rabies vaccines. The owner stated that the dogs are usually bathed and cared for, and after bathing, they are briefly air-dried outdoors with water provided, not exposed to the sun for long periods. Regarding the on-site rearing environment, the owner has immediately made improvements as requested by the inspectors, and the Animal Protection Office will continue to arrange re-inspections. The Animal Protection Office stated that according to the Animal Protection Act, owners should reg

Tainan Xuejia Suspected of Improper Dog Rearing, Animal Protection Office Investigates and Demands Improvement

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