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More people want to work in the pet industry...but there aren't enough jobs!
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Independent pet retailers need to offer a unique service
Gencon set to lead the pack at PATS
Last chance to enter Dog Photographer of the Year competition
Marriages to launch new Honeyfield Conservation Grade Wild Bird Range
Dog fighting raids: Police and RSPCA seize 30 animals
Colin the wallaby thrives on Babydog Milk
New milk replacer product has many uses
Veterinary Thermal Imaging expands in Scotland
Kate Moss 'hires dog whisperer to calm pining pet'
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Dog fighting raids: Police and RSPCA seize 30 animals

Police and RSPCA officers have seized 30 dogs in raids at six properties across north Wales in a crackdown on dog fighting and dog baiting.

North Wales Police said it set up Operation Morpheus with the RSPCA to target "certain individuals".

One person was held during raids in the Anglesey, Caernarfon and Llandudno areas and more are said to be expected.

No details of the dog breeds have been released though some have injuries that are being treated by a vet.

Ch Insp Ian Briggs, of the RSPCA's special operations unit, said: "Today's activity is the latest in the RSPCA's ongoing investigations across England and Wales into people using dogs to bait and fight wild animals.

"We have worked closely with North Wales Police's wildlife crime team and we appreciate their assistance in helping us get closer to tracking down those suspected of organised animal cruelty.

"Such activity causes barbaric levels of suffering. Hopefully joint working such as that seen today will help bring us closer to bringing an end to animal abuse."
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