The operation was carried out a few weeks ago, on a farm that is deserted in Hovin. The owner of the dogs is charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act. Initially, eight dogs were killed after the operation, but later it was decided that another six dogs should be killed. This is confirmed by the Danish Food Safety Authority on Thursday. The owner of the dogs tells news that she thinks the animals have been well with her, and that she has good competence in animal husbandry. Placed in a foster home At a press conference on Wednesday, the police stated that close to 30 dogs were taken into custody during the extensive operation. They described terrible conditions for the animals on the dilapidated small farm, which has no running water. The dogs had few opportunities for shade, in addition there was a lot of feces in the area. In some places there were screws and nails made of materials. There was also poor fencing. A dog had open wounds during the inspection, and it was therefore decided to kill him on the spot. Several of the dogs were placed in foster homes, which ended with drama in Porsgrunn earlier this week. Two of the dogs in question escaped from their temporary home, and attacked a random dog and her owner. One was shot shortly afterwards, while the other was first stunned and later killed after a major police operation in the streets of Porsgrunn. Difficult to handle Expert advisor for animal welfare in the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Gry Bø, says they have now decided that the animals can not be returned to the owner. Gry Bø in the Norwegian Food Safety Authority states that several dogs must be killed after the action in Hovin. Photo: Herman Omland / news She states that some of the dogs that were killed had poor health. In addition, they have been difficult to deal with. – When there are large strong dogs that are very difficult to handle, we thought that the best thing for the dogs and for the case was killing, she says to news.15 dogs have been examined by a veterinarian and are followed up in temporary foster homes. – We get feedback that they relax well and have calmed down. They work relatively well in these foster homes, says Bø. Convicted several times According to Varden, 220 pregnant sheep were killed by the woman in 2018. They went outdoors in December, and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority thought they were malnourished. The sheep must have been heavily attacked by parasites. The woman was then sentenced to 120 days in prison. Several years ago, according to the newspaper Glåmdalen, she was denied the right to keep animals in Sweden. The reason was inadequate feeding of an entire sheep herd from October 2010 to March 2011. Well underway with the investigation Police attorney Bjørn Bakko in the Southeast police district says they are well underway with the investigation of the case. The police moved out with several patrols when the two dogs ravaged the streets of Porsgrunn on Monday this week. Photo: Ole Oskar Eriksen / news At present, it has not been considered to remand the woman in custody. He says the police take this type of crime seriously. – Violation of the Animal Welfare Act and inadequate animal welfare is a serious societal problem, he says.
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29 dogs lived here in miserable conditions. Now half have been killed – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
