"An animal welfare inspector has highlighted the "horrendous" extent of animal welfare violations taking place in unregulated dog-breeding establishments, or "puppy farms", across Ireland under existing laws."
"The country has earned the unwanted label of "puppy farm capital of Europe" in international media, evidenced by figures cited last year by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), which confirmed that puppy farms here export at least 30,000 dogs annually into illegal markets in the UK, Europe and Asia, an estimate the charity said reaches 70,000 when backyard breeders are considered."
An animal welfare inspector described horrendous animal welfare violations occurring in unregulated dog-breeding establishments across Ireland under current laws. Puppy farms operate with insufficient regulation, leading to widespread mistreatment and welfare concerns. International coverage has labeled Ireland the "puppy farm capital of Europe" based on export figures. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) reported that puppy farms export at least 30,000 dogs annually into illegal markets in the UK, Europe and Asia. Including backyard breeders, the ISPCA estimate rises to 70,000 exported dogs each year, indicating a large-scale welfare and regulatory problem.
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