Multiple reports say a group associated with the Plymouth Brethren in Australia issued instructions to members to remove or “purge” their pets. The claims trace back to an incident involving a young relative of Bruce Hales, a leader figure in the group, who is reported to have been bitten by a dog. According to the reporting, the response includes an edict directed at members in Australia, with the instruction presented as part of the group’s internal rules following the bite. The articles describe the group as “secretive” and attribute the order to the sect’s leadership, but do not provide broader detail on whether the guidance is officially documented, how widely it is being followed, or the precise wording of the alleged edict. The reporting centers on the dog-bite incident as the catalyst for the alleged instruction and focuses on animal-removal steps expected of members. The accounts do not detail any legal action or confirmed enforcement measures.