Chiayi County Black Market Dog Breeding Farm: 10 Dogs Suspected of Having Vocal Cords Removed, Owner Fined and Referred for Prosecution
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- Chiayi County Black Market Dog Breeding Farm: 10 Dogs Suspected of Having Vocal Cords Removed, Owner Fined and Referred for Prosecution
- Chiayi County authorities raided a black market dog breeding farm, finding 63 dogs. Ten dogs were found with missing vocal cords, suggesting surgical removal. The owner faces fines and legal prosecution for animal cruelty.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 10, 2026
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Chiayi County authorities raided a black market dog breeding farm, finding 63 dogs. Ten dogs were found with missing vocal cords, suggesting surgical removal. The owner faces fines and legal prosecution for animal cruelty.
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- Chiayi County Black Market Dog Breeding Farm: 10 Dogs Suspected of Having Vocal Cords Removed, Owner Fined and Referred for Prosecution (April 10, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 10, 2026
Chiayi County authorities raided a black market dog breeding farm, finding 63 dogs. Ten dogs were found with missing vocal cords, suggesting surgical removal. The owner faces fines and legal prosecution for animal cruelty.
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- 📰 Published: April 10, 2026 at 15:49
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The Chiayi County Animal Disease Control Institute announced today that in March, it investigated a black market dog breeding farm in Shuishang Township and found 63 dogs, including Shiba Inus, French Bulldogs, and rare breeds like Casanova and Giant Poodles. All dogs have been confiscated and moved to an animal protection park. The Animal Disease Control Institute stated that among the confiscated dogs, 10 could only emit sounds, and examinations at the Veterinary College of Chiayi University revealed missing vocal cord tissue, suggesting they had undergone vocal cord removal surgery. The owner, surnamed Guan, claimed ignorance but could not account for the dogs' origin and movement. The Chiayi County Animal Disease Control Institute Director, Lin Peiru, told CNA that the owner, Guan, violated the Animal Protection Act and has been referred to the Chiayi District Prosecutor's Office for investigation through the anti-corruption unit. In addition, a fine of several hundred thousand NT dollars is being imposed, all purebred dogs have been confiscated, and the owner is ordered to complete 3 hours of animal protection lectures within 3 months. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150410
FAQ
What was the issue at this breeding kennel?
Ten dogs were suspected to have had their vocal cords removed, leading to suspicions of animal cruelty.
What are the penalties?
The owner has been fined, referred for prosecution, and ordered to attend a 3-hour animal protection course.
What happens to the rescued dogs?
All rescued dogs have been seized and placed in an animal protection facility.