RSPCA inspectors and police have removed dozens of dogs after a raiding a house in Creswick, it has been revealed.
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It’s understood Creswick residents contacted authorities in recent weeks following concerns about a large number of dogs being held at an Elizabeth Road property.
The person in charge of the dogs has agreed to surrender 37 animals in total.
Police officers, Hepburn Shire Council officers and RSPCA inspectors swooped on the house on Friday morning after an initial visit earlier in the week.
RSPCA spokesman Graham Hambridge confirmed to The Courier authorities moved in after welfare concerns were raised concerning the animals.
Ten dogs were surrendered to the RSPCA last week before another 27 were handed over to Hepburn Shire on Friday.
“RSPCA Victoria can confirm that inspectors, accompanied by Victoria Police and Hepburn Shire Council officers, revisited a Creswick property (on Friday) in response to community reports of concern for the welfare of a large number of dogs being housed at the property,” Mr Hambridge said.
“Following the inspection, the person in charge of the animals agreed to surrender 27 dogs into the care of Hepburn Shire Council.
“A further 10 dogs were surrendered into RSPCA Victoria’s care during an initial visit last week.
“Four other dogs will remain at the property.”
The breed of the dogs and the conditions they were living in remain unclear.
It’s believed the animals could have been removed after local permits were breached.
Four dogs were allowed to stay on the property after negotiations.
The person in charge of the dogs, whose identity has not been released, agreed to surrender the dogs, meaning the RSPCA and Hepburn Shire take ownership of the animals immediately.
This is opposed to the authorities seizing the animals without the owner’s permission.
Mr Hambridge urged anyone with concerns about the welfare of animals to log a report at rspcavic.org or call 9224 2222.