Colin and Ruth Williams of Glanddu Road, Fleur de Lis have been collectively sentenced at Newport Magistrates Court for unlicensed canine breeding, Animal Welfare Act 2006 offences and failing to point in adverts that puppies have been being marketed by a canine breeder opposite to The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
Colin Williams who previously ran a business buying and selling as Valley Ultrasound and Microchipping was additionally sentenced for offences underneath The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Wales) Order 2007 for transporting a canine on a journey over 65 kilometres between Cardiff and Heathrow airport with out the required authorisation and regulation 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 for pointless struggling of two pregnant bitches that have been transported extreme distances to obtain veterinary therapy.
Colin WILLIAMS (aged 46) was jailed for 16 weeks for all offences concurrent, disqualified from proudly owning, holding and transporting all animals indefinitely and ordered to pay half the prosecution prices of £5945.44 and £154 sufferer surcharge.
Ruth WILLIAMS (aged 51) acquired an 8 week suspended sentence for all offences concurrent, was disqualified from proudly owning, holding and transporting all animals for 10 years and ordered to pay half the prosecution prices of £5945.44 and £154 sufferer surcharge.
The sentencing follows an investigation by Caerphilly Council’s Trading Standards crew who executed quite a lot of warrants, in June 2023 at premises suspected of getting used for unlicensed canine breeding. Officers accompanied by Gwent Police, a Veterinary Surgeon and colleagues from neighbouring authorities carried out a search of the William’s home. They discovered 3 French Bulldogs, 2 British Bulldogs and a pair of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels severely confined in pens in a single room with no access to water. One of the pens which housed 2 dogs was in an alcove underneath the steps. The cramped circumstances offered inadequate house, the animals had no stimulation, and have been unable to exhibit regular behaviour.
All 9 dogs had circumstances which brought about them pointless struggling; 7 had pores and skin illness, 6, eye illness, 5, ear illness, 4 Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Disease (BOAS) and 1 was identified with psychological struggling. The dogs have been eliminated on certification of the vet and placed into the care of Hope Rescue previous to re homing.
Lyndsey Smith Rescue and Adoption Manager of Hope Rescue Centre stated:
“We have been happy to have the ability to assist the native authority by caring for the dogs till their case was resolved. Many of the dogs arrived with well being points so we have been shocked to listen to they have been nonetheless being bred from.
Amongst the group of dogs have been a really nervous duo of cavalier bitches. They moved out to foster care collectively and developed such a stunning relationship, we simply needed to discover them a home the place they might keep collectively.
It was so much to search out an adopter who wouldn’t solely tackle 2 dogs collectively however to tackle 2 dogs with ongoing well being points however we have been so happy when a stunning adopter got here ahead. Both ladies are actually doing nicely of their new home.”
Cllr Philippa Leonard, Cabinet Member for Public Protection stated:
“Unlicensed dog breeding is a serious matter and it is hoped that the outcome of this case will serve as a strong deterrent to those who operate in this manner. Unlicensed dog breeding and high standards of animal welfare is a priority for the authority. Anyone who breeds dogs without a licence and causes them unnecessary suffering risks investigation and ultimately prosecution”.
