Puppies 'dumped' in Cambridgeshire
People are being asked to come forward with information on rogue dog breeders
People are being asked to come forward with information on rogue dog breeders in Cambridgeshire.
Three sets of young dogs have been abandoned in Fenland in recent months, leading to fears puppies are being bred and dumped when owners fail to sell them.
Most of the puppies were in good condition, but the coats of four spaniel / poodle cross puppies dumped in Wisbech St Mary were badly matted and needed attention.
Fenland District Council's appointed stray dog service cared for all the dumped animals and was able to place them with rehoming organisations.
The council is urging anyone who finds themselves with animals they can't rehome to get in touch to access help available rather than leaving animals at risk of harm.
Cllr Susan Wallwork, portfolio holder for Environmental Health, said: "It's heartbreaking when animals are not properly looked after.
"There is support available so that an animal never needs to be callously dumped.
"We'd urge anyone who has information about who owned these puppies to let us know. It's vital that we identify any irresponsible breeders in our area to prevent further harm and neglect of animals.
"Anyone who finds themselves with a litter they can't home or animal they can't keep should contact one of our local animal charities or us for help."
Anyone who breeds and sells puppies for profit or breeds and sells as a business must have a licence. Failure to have a licence can result in prosecution.
If you know anything about the abandoned dogs email: envhealth@fenland.gov.uk or call Laura Harwood on 01354 654321