Hunters make a fuss about inspections....why?

national | animal rights | opinion/analysis Tuesday January 26, 2010 16:55 by Bernie Wright - Association of Hunt Saboteurs[AOHS] berniew at esatclear dot ie AOHS Po Box 4734. D1. 0872651720

whats hidden in the hunt kennels?

The long awaited Puppy farming Bill now being added to our Irish animal protection legislation is a much-needed and vital piece of legislation. We have all seen the results of the SPCA raids on dog breeding farms throughout Ireland. Dogs living in horrendous conditions in their own excrement with improper nourishment , housing and no veterinary care. So many having to be euthanized , their suffering so severe.

What person in their right mind would object to allowing Gardai and animal protection groups more access and powers to punish the offenders who perpetrate crimes against defenceless pups and dogs.

fox hunters....but they love dogs.

What person in their right mind would object to allowing Gardai and animal protection groups more access and powers to punish the offenders who perpetrate crimes against defenceless pups and dogs. Surely accountability is required to protect these vulnerable animals.

That said I cannot understand why Fox, Hare and Beagle hunts around the country are throwing red-faced fits at the mention of this Bill. They have already been given a fee exemption, although I do not see why?

For those who are unfamiliar with hunting. Hounds are bred and kept by every hunt in the country for the purpose of entertainment and for use in hunting. Let us be clear here, hunting is -in hunters words, tradition, fun and their god-given right to enjoy. The dogs are kept at each hunts kennels in groups. Many hunts would have over a hundred dogs, measured in couples. These dogs are sometimes bred from dogs drafted in from foreign packs and apparently sold or passed to and among other hunts.

So back to my point, why is there such panic and clear opposition to the bill which would allow Department of Agriculture officials to check out any breeding kennels in the country. Why is the Hunting Association of Ireland bellowing on radio about the injustice of including hunt kennels in the legislation. What is the problem here?

Why should the arrogant hunting fraternity be exempt from being inspected? Considering their pastime is chasing, disembowelling and killing other animals ,are they not perfect candidates on this account. Just their attitude alone is definitely raising my suspicions, think about it.