Pit Bull Breeding Operation Results in Plea From Waterford Animal Control

Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control Officer Robert Yuchniuk was dismayed to discover a pit bull breeding operation after the organizers were long gone.

He posted the following on the Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control Facebook page:

I recently learned of a back yard pit bull breeding operation in my town. I was informed after the people moved out. Apparently they may have had up to 13 pit bulls. no shots, no licensing, no vet care, breeding numerous litters at a time, selling the dogs to people.”

One of the things that upset Yuchniuk the most is that he says people in the neighborhood knew or suspected what was going on but never contacted him.

“Whether for fear of retribution or apathy or ignorance, but no one contacted me until they were gone,” he said.

Yuchniuk urged people to report situations like this to their local police department or animal control officer.

“I would rather respond to one hundred unfounded complaints than miss one that is legitimate,” he said. “This type of activity is directly responsible for the overpopulation of pit bulls in local animal shelters and is why so many of these dogs are euthanized across the country. if you see something say something. We are their voices, we speak for those who have no voice.”

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