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RSPCA seeks extradition of mid-north puppy farmer who fled to New Zealand
A puppy farmer at the centre of one of the longest-running animal welfare cases in South Australia could face extradition from New Zealand, as the RSPCA seeks to finalise its prosecution.
Key points:
- Dora Ryan has been found guilty of 33 animal mistreatment charges
- The RSPCA says Ryan fled to NZ before she could be sentenced for some of the charges
- The RSPCA is considering extraditing her back to Australia
In recent years, Dora Ryan has been found guilty of more than 30 animal neglect charges.
The first case resulted from an RSPCA investigation into the welfare of the animals Ryan kept on a property at Baroota, near Port Pirie, in May 2017.
Inspectors found 75 dogs, including puppies, 45 horses, seven sheep and 25 chickens on the…
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