A Fairfax media report on the weekend aired allegations by the animal rights group Oscar’s Law against the owner, Jennifer Frazer, who has denied her dogs are being mistreated or housed in appalling conditions. 

Founder of Oscar’s Law, Debra Tranter, provided evidence of abuse describing conditions as “inhumane and abhorrent”. 

The allegations come 10 months after Mrs Frazer was charged with three counts of aggravated animal cruelty and four charges of failing to provide veterinary treatment last year and the surrender of 27 dogs.

Photographs and footage purported to have been taken at the property in question has resulted in widespread outrage. The RSPCA inspected her Loxton Rd property again on Friday with no action taken.

Since the story appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, supporters of Oscar’s Law have conducted a social media campaign urging the RSPCA and Guyra Shire Council to close the facility.

Supporters were urged to email RSPCA CEO NSW Steve Coleman, requesting “that you immediately seize these dogs, move to have further charges laid against the owner and close down the Guyra puppy factory.” According to Ms Tranter’s twitter account over 10,000 emails have been sent. 

As part of the campaign, Guyra Shire Council was also targeted with close to 400 comments posted to its Facebook page with a clear message to ‘Shut Down Guyra Puppy Factory’.

Guyra Shire Council says it is aware of  the recent concerns surrounding the operations of the  ‘puppy farm’ and will investigate any noncompliance relating to the development consent.

Supporters of Mrs Frazer have also taken to social media denying the allegations, describing her as ‘a truly amazing lady that has dedicated her life to all her animals’ and saying that ‘people should find out the correct information before adding to this hate campaign’.

Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has responded to the claims, by calling on the NSW Government to initiate immediate action.

“When I read the article in the weekend newspaper, I was shocked and dismayed by the allegations and images of dogs that were in obvious dire circumstances,” Mr Marshall said. 

“In response to those reports, I made a formal and urgent request to the Minister for Primary Industries on Monday to ensure that these matters are properly investigated as a matter of priority. 

“Without pre-empting the outcome of any investigation, it is very important that these claims are properly and thoroughly addressed and, if breaches of regulations or laws found, the appropriate penalties applied.

“It is also important that steps be taken to ensure the welfare of the dogs and puppies involved.