ANIMALS RESCUED

Around 60 dogs and puppies have been rescued in County Durham. Search warrants were executed under the Animal Welfare Act on buildings in Bishop Auckland where a suspected puppy farm was discovered. Police officers reported that some of the animals were badly injured.

“With Christmas around the corner, we encourage people to buy puppies from a reputable breeder,” said Inspector Andy Reeves, of Bishop Auckland Neighbourhood Police Team. “Make sure you see the puppy with its mother, all the paperwork is in order and injections are up to date.”