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Unlicensed dog breeders sentenced


A husband and wife have been sentenced for animal welfare and unfair trading offences

Richard Young

Posted 18 April 2024 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Animal Health and Welfare|Wales


UPDATES: A couple who operated an unlicensed dog breeding operation from their home and failed to provide sufficient water and living space to the an.

A couple who operated an unlicensed dog breeding operation from their home and failed to provide sufficient water and living space to the animals in their care have been sentenced following an investigation by Caerphilly Trading Standards.

Colin Williams (46) and Ruth Williams (51) of Glanddu Road, Fleur de Lis, were jointly sentenced at Newport Magistrates Court for unlicensed dog breedi...

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