In relation to the sterilisation of retired breeding dogs, in one instance, officers found a female Japanese spitz that was not sterilised despite being eight years and 11 months old.
Lismore failed to sterilise the dog within six months after its retirement at the age of six.
Apart from these lapses, the company failed to keep a register for the movement of dogs in its care. It did not have such a system, NParks said.
Regulations require a licensee to maintain a register to record the movement of dogs to other premises such as homes, farms, pet shops and salons.
In total, Lismore pleaded guilty to four charges, while another 22 charges of a similar nature were considered for sentencing.
NParks sought a fine of S$6,000.
Lismore's lawyer Victor David Lau said that his client's business had been one of the largest pet farms in Singapore for decades, having been in business for a long time.
He added that Lismore has a clean record with no instances of animal cruelty.
Since then, Lismore has taken steps to rectify its lapses, said Mr Lau.
The company has had genuine reasons for failing to comply with some regulations, said Mr Lau, adding that Lismore's usual supplier of flooring was no longer in business, resulting in a delay in procuring replacements.
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Lismore failed to sterilise the dog within six months after its retirement at the age of six.
Apart from these lapses, the company failed to keep a register for the movement of dogs in its care. It did not have such a system, NParks said.
Regulations require a licensee to maintain a register to record the movement of dogs to other premises such as homes, farms, pet shops and salons.
In total, Lismore pleaded guilty to four charges, while another 22 charges of a similar nature were considered for sentencing.
NParks sought a fine of S$6,000.
Lismore's lawyer Victor David Lau said that his client's business had been one of the largest pet farms in Singapore for decades, having been in business for a long time.
He added that Lismore has a clean record with no instances of animal cruelty.
Since then, Lismore has taken steps to rectify its lapses, said Mr Lau.
The company has had genuine reasons for failing to comply with some regulations, said Mr Lau, adding that Lismore's usual supplier of flooring was no longer in business, resulting in a delay in procuring replacements.
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