Gillian Kocher, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says 10 puppies and five adult dogs were removed from the unlicensed breeder on May 24.
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Kocher says three adult dogs were debarked by a pipe that was repeatedly pushed down their throats to damage their vocal chords.
Debarking, or the devocalization of dogs, is banned under Pennsylvania law unless it is performed by a licensed veterinarian using anesthesia.
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The dogs are currently in the custody of the PSPCA, where they will receive medical care.
An investigation into the breeder is ongoing.