20 Nov 2023

Backyard Breeders clogging up South Auckland Animal Shelter

From Checkpoint, 5:42 pm on 20 November 2023

Dog breeders struggling to sell their puppies are filling up an animal shelter that has reached full capacity.

South Auckland Animal Rescue is home to 41 puppies and is receiving daily requests to take in more.

Amateur backyard breeders are struggling to sell breeds like pit bulls, Rottweiler and Ridge backs.

Recently, the shelter also took in 11 puppies handed over by a gang member.

Lisa Owen speaks to South Auckland Animal Rescue Founder Yvonne Packer.