TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Hsinchu police and the Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office raided an illegal dog breeding facility in the county on Wednesday (Oct. 16), seizing 39 dogs.
The raid followed a stray dog sterilization survey conducted by the Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office. It led to the discovery of an illegal breeding operation run by a man surnamed Lin (林), per CNA.
Among the rescued dogs were 15 Shiba Inus, 19 Pomeranians, 3 Poodles, and two mixed-breed dogs, including two puppies. All dogs have been safely placed and are in stable condition.
Lin was found to have violated multiple animal welfare regulations, including failure to sterilize animals as required by law, illegal breeding, improper animal care, failure to register pets, and failure to administer rabies vaccinations. Investigations revealed the dogs on site were not spayed or neutered as required by law, nor were exemptions applied for.
It was also discovered that some dogs were not microchipped and had not been registered as pets. No proof of rabies vaccination could be presented.
The breeding facility was found to have inadequate living conditions. It failed to provide sufficient space for the dogs to exercise, have clean food and water, and a sanitary living environment.
Multiple violations of the Animal Protection Act and the Act on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases were discovered. The Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office will take appropriate legal actions, including confiscation of the animals.
To ensure the well-being of animals and protect your rights, the Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office urges the public to select a pet service provider with a valid pet business license. Breeding, selling, or boarding pets without a license can result in severe consequences.
