One women's guts to take on Angolan and Namibian authorities to free at least 15 of the almost 40 dogs stolen in South Africa and transported through Namibia to their "new owners" in Angola was worthwhile. Lotteringnews this morning spoke to one of those involved and said the stress and time was worthwhile to stand up for what she believes in, Animal rights. The concerned group acted after the social media network among them Facebook was flooded with calls to act after reports of pedigree dogs being stolen in South Africa by a cartel and then transported to Angola. The idea behind the dog smuggling is unclear but dog fighting is not excluded at this stage.
Despite an international plea for action, Namibian Authorities
seems to be reluctant to take action, and the vehicles passed
without any hindrance from any road block or border post.
The case received international interest as Interpol also took part in the operation. She commended the Angolan Police and Alfandiga an Angolan Custom office at the Oshikango border post for their professional assistance, something she cannot say from the Namibian Authorities.
The 15 animals managed to rescue are on their way to Otjiwarongo where they will be taken care of before they will be reunited with their owners in South Africa.
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| one of the pictures posted on Facebook after a syndicate stole pedigree dogs in South Africa and transported them to Angola via Namibia. |
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