Miaoli County Government Rescues Mistreated Dogs, Xihu Township Pet Restaurant Closes
A pet restaurant in Xihu Township, Miaoli County, was fined NT$75,000 under the Animal Protection Act and had 10 dogs seized due to alleged mistreatment. The restaurant has since closed down.
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(Central News Agency reporter Kuo Hsuan-wen, Miaoli County 2nd) A pet restaurant in Xihu Township, Miaoli County, was reported by the public for mistreating dogs. The county government stated today that in addition to fining the owner NT$75,000 under the Animal Protection Act, 10 dogs were seized and placed. The restaurant has now closed.
"Hunter Not Hunting" in Xihu Township was a pet restaurant themed around Golden Retrievers, with many cute and gentle Golden Retrievers serving as live attractions. Electronic media recently reported that the owner, surnamed Chen, allegedly engaged in dog abuse behaviors such as hitting dogs with chairs and whipping them. Following public complaints, the Miaoli County Government dispatched personnel to investigate and issue a fine.
The Miaoli County Government stated today in writing that based on the complaint videos provided by the public, the owner's actions towards the dogs, such as dragging, whipping with leashes, throwing objects, and kicking, exceeded the scope of reasonable discipline.
The Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office (APHO) stated that they first inspected the site on January 19, and at that time, the dogs' appearance and clinical condition showed no obvious abnormalities. On April 2, they conducted another on-site inspection and retrospectively investigated the newly added complaint videos. The dogs' health condition still showed no abnormalities.
The APHO stated that after reviewing the comprehensive video content and behavioral patterns, it was determined that the relevant disciplinary methods were continuous and inappropriate, violating the Animal Protection Act. A fine of NT$75,000 was completed on April 28, and the owner was ordered to make improvements within a specified period.
The APHO pointed out that considering the safety of the animals and subsequent care risks, they entered the site today for inspection. In addition to scanning microchips for each dog, veterinarians conducted preliminary health checks. To prevent the dogs from being continuously exposed to an inappropriate environment, the 10 dogs on site were seized and placed.
The county government stated that it will subsequently clarify the extent of the dogs' injuries based on medical examination and behavioral assessment results. If the relevant conditions are met, the dogs will be confiscated and placed according to law. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Kuo Hsuan-wen, Miaoli County 2nd) A pet restaurant in Xihu Township, Miaoli County, was reported by the public for mistreating dogs. The county government stated today that in addition to fining the owner NT$75,000 under the Animal Protection Act, 10 dogs were seized and placed. The restaurant has now closed.
"Hunter Not Hunting" in Xihu Township was a pet restaurant themed around Golden Retrievers, with many cute and gentle Golden Retrievers serving as live attractions. Electronic media recently reported that the owner, surnamed Chen, allegedly engaged in dog abuse behaviors such as hitting dogs with chairs and whipping them. Following public complaints, the Miaoli County Government dispatched personnel to investigate and issue a fine.
The Miaoli County Government stated today in writing that based on the complaint videos provided by the public, the owner's actions towards the dogs, such as dragging, whipping with leashes, throwing objects, and kicking, exceeded the scope of reasonable discipline.
The Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office (APHO) stated that they first inspected the site on January 19, and at that time, the dogs' appearance and clinical condition showed no obvious abnormalities. On April 2, they conducted another on-site inspection and retrospectively investigated the newly added complaint videos. The dogs' health condition still showed no abnormalities.
The APHO stated that after reviewing the comprehensive video content and behavioral patterns, it was determined that the relevant disciplinary methods were continuous and inappropriate, violating the Animal Protection Act. A fine of NT$75,000 was completed on April 28, and the owner was ordered to make improvements within a specified period.
The APHO pointed out that considering the safety of the animals and subsequent care risks, they entered the site today for inspection. In addition to scanning microchips for each dog, veterinarians conducted preliminary health checks. To prevent the dogs from being continuously exposed to an inappropriate environment, the 10 dogs on site were seized and placed.
The county government stated that it will subsequently clarify the extent of the dogs' injuries based on medical examination and behavioral assessment results. If the relevant conditions are met, the dogs will be confiscated and placed according to law. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150502
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