101 Dogs Suffered

On Wednesday 9th January 2008 RSPCA raided Waterford Boarding Kennel and Cattery located at Lot 13 Buccan Road, Benleigh 4207, Gold Coast, Queensland and found more than 100 dogs in the most appalling conditions.

Geraldine Fooi Fong Robertson is registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission as the owner of the "grooming and boading" business however she does not have a valid license for the boarding kennel nor does she have any environmental authority to conduct such a business in the Shire, according to Beaudesert Shire Council.

Of the 101 dogs found on the property, 6 were boarded there by their owners all of whom have been contacted by the RSPCA and a further 8 were bought and were to be shipped overseas.

This is a timely reminder to those who seek to board their beloved pets to make ABSOLUTELY certain you know where you are leaving your best friend. All too often what we see in the office a boarding kennel is not what is behind the closed door.

Here is a newspaper clip about the above kennel, FYI.

A good boarding kennel is happy for you to come and inspect the premises and some will even allow you to 'test board' your pet before you leave them for boarding. There will be a fee of course but this is a good way to see how you pet will settle and certainly a good way to judge the quality of care for your four legged family member.

I would also suggest you speak with the breeder of your dog and/or cat to see if they might offer care service while you are away on holiday. I do this for Weimaraners I have bred. I feel happier knowing they will be safer and happier in a home environment. AND of course my gorgeous Zeta loves to have company for a play and chase. The owners feel happier and more relaxed knowing their precious and beloved four legged family member is safe and happy.