Dear Members and Potential Members

Several months ago The Utonagan Society were contacted by the RSPCA and Environmental Health, regarding a Utonagan breeder. Due to numerous complaints from the public they have been investigating this breeder, who turned out to have approx. 51 Utonagan dogs and puppies, many of which were in need of urgent veterinary care. Several adults and pups are only now receiving treatment because they were removed from this breeder by the RSPCA, under police escort.

Sadly at least one puppy has already died on route from the breeder to the RSPCA as a result of severe worm burden. Approx 3 to 4 litters of Utonagan puppies were housed in the breeder's house, and the RSPCA fear more have been born since.

Not all of this breeder's dogs were present when the police gained access for the RSPCA, as the breeder had been informed by some unscrupulous member of the public and had relocated several dogs and pups prior to the inspection.

After being reported to the RSPCA photos were sent to TUS committee, by a concerned member of the public, revealing some of these puppies with worms in both their vomit and faeces. Heartbreaking to say the least, but we thank them sincerely for their help and honesty in this situation. Three other dogs are still unaccounted for.

The breeder under investigation by the animal welfare people is NOT a Utonagan Society member, but until RSPCA prosecution we cannot divulge their name. As much as it saddens us, this breeder is entitled to anonymity until Proven innocent or guilty.