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30,000 sign petition against proposed puppy farm in NSW-Victoria border town
A petition against a proposed puppy farm in the NSW border town of Moama has attracted almost 30,000 signatures in a week.
Key points:
- Tens of thousands campaign against a proposed breeding centre that could host up to 200 dogs and 120 puppies
- Animal welfare group Oscar’s Law says it is “particularly” concerned about the “puppy factory” proposed for Moama
- The applicant accuses the campaigners of making incorrect and libellous claims about him
In what has become a contentious issue that has spread beyond the town — which has a population of less than 6,000 — dog breeder Ashley Fenn has been forced to defend himself against allegations by animal welfare group Oscar’s Law, which is campaigning against the proposed breeding facility.
Mr Fenn…
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