Puppy farming in Northern Ireland has reached epidemic proportions as unscrupulous breeders hide behind lax laws that allow them to over-breed dogs without punishment.

Helen Davies from Rainbow Rehoming, a pet charity and rescue organisation, in Co Londonderry, says more and more of her time is spent visiting suspected puppy farms.

The Ulster Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals say that hitting bad breeders in the pocket is the best way to stop the trade.

David Wilson from the USPCA said that the situation is at breaking point.

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