During inspections, VMVT specialists found that the data provided in the Pet Animal Register (GAR) did not match what was actually found at the breeding site. Up to 15 cats were kept there, although 33 animals were registered under the breeder’s name at a different address in the register. VMVT was unable to determine where the other animals listed in the register were actually kept – the breeder did not provide information about their whereabouts.
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There was also a lack of mandatory information about the breeding activity being carried out. The breeder did not provide the required records and veterinary procedure data – information about animal mating, animals handed over to new owners, and their treatment. During inspections, proper conditions were also not provided for VMVT specialists to check the microchip identification of all kept cats. The animals did not allow inspectors to approach, freely moved around the premises, and hid, and the breeder did not help control them so that specialists could scan the microchip data. For this reason, it was not possible to accurately determine the actual number of cats kept on the premises.
Moreover, it turned out that the conditions under which the registered activity was carried out had essentially changed. The electricity supply to the breeding premises was cut off, so it was no longer possible to ensure all the conditions necessary for proper animal keeping. On top of that, it was found that the lease agreement for the premises where the breeding activity was registered had been terminated.
Considering the entirety of the identified violations, VMVT suspended the breeding and animal sales activity in August. The breeder was given the opportunity to correct the identified deficiencies, but during a repeated inspection, it was found that they had not been corrected. Therefore, VMVT decided to prohibit this pet animal breeding and sales activity.
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“Breeding animals is not just about keeping and selling animals. The breeder assumes responsibility for animal traceability, their records, health, welfare, and compliance with legal requirements. When it is impossible to verify the data in the register during inspections, mandatory records are missing, and identified violations are not corrected even after repeated checks, we must take stricter measures,” says a representative of the VMVT Vilnius District Supervision Department.
VMVT reminds that pet animal breeders must properly register and account for the animals kept, provide mandatory data about the activity carried out, comply with animal health and welfare requirements, and allow VMVT specialists to conduct inspections without hindrance.
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