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This is a sad news that can still have 215 great endings.
On July 26th, with the help of N.O.E. (Not Only Environment) Action Group’s E.M.T. animal rescue task force, New Taipei’s Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office busted an illegal breeding facility. E.M.T. members staked out the place for 3 weeks to collect evidence before making the bust.
In a room less than 5 Ping hidden behind a legal pet store, found more than 215 dogs and a few cats stuffed into tiny cages. Over 90% are puppies. Most of the puppies were left without food or water, many still haven’t been weaned yet, as such were left badly dehydrated. The owner probably left them without food and water to keep them from growing too quickly. Although no dead animals were found, officials believe such condition would have led to many previous deaths.
Water bottles can only be found on small cages for the male or female dogs used for breeding, which all had their vocal cord removed, and suffer from skin diseases.
The owner of the illegal facility would ship puppies using cardboard boxes. More than 10 puppies would be packed into a box and more than 14 boxes would usually get moved per week.
In the end the owner had his pet store license revoked and was fined 180 thousand NT. New Taipei City is currently taking care of all 215 dogs and puppies, and is looking for people to adopt.