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Boerboel breeder sentencing postponed again in South Africa Boerboel breeder sentencing postponed again in South Africa. Marais was found guilty in July this year after 68 Boerboels in various stages of neglect were removed from Plaaswag Boerboele in May 2022 by the Garden Route SPCA. MOSSEL BAY NEWS – The sentencing of a Mossel Bay…

Police officer faces serious charges for neglecting boerboels in South Africa Police officer faces serious charges for neglecting boerboels in South Africa A police officer has breached one of society’s most fundamental and caring protections, the humane treatment of animals, resulting in the confiscation of two boerboels and a third dog, Cape {town} Etc reports. Despite…

Boerboel breeder found guilty of animal cruelty in South Africa Boerboel breeder found guilty of animal cruelty in South Africa The Mossel Bay Magistrate’s Court found him guilty of three counts of animal cruelty in terms the Animal Protection Act 71 of 1962. GARDEN ROUTE NEWS – A local businessman and owner of Plaaswag Boerboele…

Boerboel Breeder convicted in landmark Tail Maiming & Neglect Prosecution in South Africa Boerboel Breeder convicted in landmark Tail Maiming & Neglect Prosecution in South Africa The owner of 68 severely neglected Boerboels, Mr Lionel Marais of Plaaswag Boerboels in the Western Cape, was found guilty as charged by the Mosselbay Magistrates’ Court on 10…

SPCA takes boerboel breeders to court in South Africa SPCA takes boerboel breeders to court in South Africa The owners of the facility are facing several charges of animal cruelty under the Animals Protection Act No 71 of 1962, including the failure to provide the animals in their care with sufficient food and necessary veterinary…

Tackling Tail Maiming in South Africa Tackling Tail Maiming in South Africa The NSPCA Special Projects Unit recently conducted a crucial inspection at the recent SABBS (South African Boerboel Breeders Society) Show and Appraisal. The Special Projects Unit, along with Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA and Sedibeng K9 Unit, executed the inspection under warrant.  View this…

A judicial review hearing has been granted for campaigners seeking to overturn the UK government’s ban on XL bully dogs, with owners of the animals now subject to tight restrictions as the legislation comes into force.

As new legal restrictions on the XL Bully dog are now in force, here are some details that you should be aware of.

NSPCA Special Projects Unit attended the South African Boerboel Breeders Society (SABBS) International Show in South Africa NSPCA Special Projects Unit attended the South African Boerboel Breeders Society (SABBS) International Show in South Africa On the 6th and 7th of October, our Special Projects Unit attended the South African Boerboel Breeders Society (SABBS) International Show…

The American XL Bully dog will be banned in the UK by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said.