Broken jaws, heart murmurs and skin conditions.
These are just three of the many afflictions that nine dogs were diagnosed with after animal welfare group SOSD Singapore went to their rescue.
According to the group, the dogs were living in inhumane conditions under a former breeder – which has since folded.
SOSD posted a video on its Facebook page, highlighting the various medical conditions the dogs have. Since the post was published 17 hours ago, it has been viewed 67,000 times. Netizens were outraged and many condemned the breeders for their actions.
See their full post here:
The dogs are mainly of french bulldog and poodle breeds.
SOSD is currently helping to rehabilitate these dogs, but preliminary medical costs have already surpassed $2,000. The group has since reached out to the public to make a donation on their site.
The group has also responded to netizens on their post, explaining that the investigations are ongoing.
AsiaOne has contacted SOSD. More details will be provided.
Animal welfare groups strongly advocate adopting from shelters instead of buying from breeders to contain the growing number of strays in the country.
Puppy mills are driven by profit and sometimes little regard is given for the dogs’ welfare.
The issue of pet overpopulation and abandonment is not a new one. According to The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), commercial breeding has resulted in a proliferation of pet shops and farms.
This encourages consumerism which may lead to abandonment when the novelty wears off.
debwong@sph.com.sg
