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Commercial/licensing concerns involving animals fall under the control of AVA.
Other matters of cruelty to animals- Inform SPCA & AVA.
Inform Police (violent/emergency situations)
This is in a popular shopping mall in the west which just happens to be nearest to me. It certainly happens in petshops all over the island. And it usually ends up with the animals being put down eventually when they could not be sold.
Many people tend to be caught up with the cute and perky puppies, but look carefully and there will always be sickly ones.
This shop has 8 display tanks always filled with puppies in the past. After the incident was reported, an inspector was sent down to investigate for necessary action. All the animals were removed from display following that.
Now, usually only about half of the display tanks are occupied. Recently, some of the empty tanks have stickers on breeds available only for arranged viewing. Very likely they are unsuitable for display one way or another.
Most importantly, their sale of pets is greatly and permanently reduced. Best is of course not to even buy animals but adopt. This goes backwards up the line to affect the cruel practises of the pet farms.
Click here for info on pet farms
This is not blind compassion. The petshop has breached AVA regulations and action is taken against them. Everything was accepted and encouraged by the AVA itself. That is why they have a specifc contact for reporting animal cruelty and neglect.
Unfortunately, AVA's animal welfare deparment is very small and unable to perform the required checks. So, do play your part and help them. It is almost effortless and makes a huge difference.
Customers always snap pictures of the displayed animals. Likewise, just do so comfortably and then write in or email AVA :
Location
Detailed description
Pictures (will help greatly)
Contact details (at least email or phone number)
(always follow up with a call or email to check on the matter)
AVA is obliged to investigate cases by the public. It is confidential and they will usually revert just briefly on the result.
Complaints on vets/clinics should also be addressed to them
:
Other matters of cruelty to animals- Inform SPCA & AVA.
Inform Police (violent/emergency situations)
This is in a popular shopping mall in the west which just happens to be nearest to me. It certainly happens in petshops all over the island. And it usually ends up with the animals being put down eventually when they could not be sold.
Many people tend to be caught up with the cute and perky puppies, but look carefully and there will always be sickly ones.
This shop has 8 display tanks always filled with puppies in the past. After the incident was reported, an inspector was sent down to investigate for necessary action. All the animals were removed from display following that.
Now, usually only about half of the display tanks are occupied. Recently, some of the empty tanks have stickers on breeds available only for arranged viewing. Very likely they are unsuitable for display one way or another.
Most importantly, their sale of pets is greatly and permanently reduced. Best is of course not to even buy animals but adopt. This goes backwards up the line to affect the cruel practises of the pet farms.
Click here for info on pet farms
This is not blind compassion. The petshop has breached AVA regulations and action is taken against them. Everything was accepted and encouraged by the AVA itself. That is why they have a specifc contact for reporting animal cruelty and neglect.
Unfortunately, AVA's animal welfare deparment is very small and unable to perform the required checks. So, do play your part and help them. It is almost effortless and makes a huge difference.
Customers always snap pictures of the displayed animals. Likewise, just do so comfortably and then write in or email AVA :
Location
Detailed description
Pictures (will help greatly)
Contact details (at least email or phone number)
(always follow up with a call or email to check on the matter)
AVA is obliged to investigate cases by the public. It is confidential and they will usually revert just briefly on the result.
Complaints on vets/clinics should also be addressed to them
:
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