Clandestine kennel is closed and 19 purebred dogs are rescued in RS; man is arrested A clandestine kennel was closed in Canoas, in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, on Tuesday (4). 19 purebred dogs, including puppies, were found at the scene. A man responsible for the breeding facility was arrested for the crime of ill-treatment. The action by the 4th Canoas Police Station and the municipality's Municipal Animal Welfare Department occurred following a determination by the state Public Prosecutor's Office (MPRS), which received a complaint. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp In the property, there was a 71-year-old woman and her son, who presented himself as responsible for the dogs and was arrested. During the inspection, 19 animals were seized: seven Harlequin dachshunds, one Chihuahua, one Cocker Spaniel, two German Shepherds and eight Chihuahua-Pekingese crossbreeds. Clandestine kennel is closed and 19 purebred dogs are rescued in RS; man is arrested for ill-treatment Canoas City Hall The action included the participation of the department's inspection director, a veterinarian and a handler, responsible for assessing the health conditions of the animals. After clinical examinations, the dogs will be sent to temporary homes, until the Public Prosecutor's Office decides the fate of the animals. Clandestine kennel is closed and 19 purebred dogs are rescued in RS; man is arrested for ill-treatment Canoas City Hall VIDEOS: Everything about RS