Updates on the JRT case

Few days back, we have been informed that an aquarium is seen selling a JRT in a very small cage. I have seen the photos and indeed, the cage looks like those you use for hamsters/guinea pigs/rabbits. To house an active dog like a JRT in such a small cage is akin to abuse.

See the small cage that he is housed in:


The person who reported to the authorities was told that they were unableto assist in this matter, a case which is faulted on more than one count:

- the aquarium being not licensed to be selling dogs

- the condition the dog is being kept in

We wrote in the clarify and offered our cooperation to free the JRT and asked for the dog to be handed over to us so that we'll help find him a home. For to issue a warning/fine to that aquarium, and NOT removing the dog would just result in the dog being moved somewhere else, and again for sale.

The next day, we were informed that the authorities had actually been to the shop and taken the JRT into their possession. Today, I was informed that the authorities are conducting their investigations and will only later decide what to do with the JRT.

We again expressed our offer to help rehome the JRT but the authorities have not replied on that. I'll update again.

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Thank you P for informing us. This is the kind of cooperation we need - KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN to things that are not done in acceptable manners. Do NOT just walk away. Take photos (this is very important). Speak with the people at the shops/farms where unacceptable seling/breeding of dogs is happening. Be neutral and ask questions to get as much info as possible. Then, bring your case to the authorities who have the legal powers to investigate and persecute.

You have no idea how MUCH GOOD you will have done by just reporting one small case. Cos more often than not, behind one little pup at an innocent aquarium, is a big network of illegal breeding and selling of animals who could have been stolen/lost and very often, such breeding takes place in less than desirable conditions.

So, once we keep our eyes open and nap each culprit, such cases will gradually dwindle as they realise that their activities will NOT be tolerated by the public, and more importantly, they will also not be tolerated by the authorities.