The USPCA has described the court imposed sentence as an 'insult'
An illegal puppy farmer has been sentenced to 90 minutes community service for each of the dogs he caused to suffer unnecessarily.
Ms Smith from the USPCA, said: “We have strong custodial legislation available to the courts yet this individual walks away with a slap on the wrist. It is deeply frustrating and concerning. Finn's illegal puppy farm operation was exposed in November 2021 when animal welfare officers and dog wardens from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council carried out a joint investigation at the defendant’s property.
As the investigation continued, a further three bitches and 17 pups were discovered in a separate poorly-ventilated outbuilding containing heat lamps with no natural light and no food and water. “Anyone who truly loves dogs or animals in general needs to understand that using an unlicensed breeder to purchase a pet is effectively supporting an illegal business, often without any consideration of the welfare and environmental needs of the animals being sold.
“It is an offence to operate a dog breeding establishment without a licence. It is also an offence to contravene any condition of a licence to keep a dog breeding establishment. The penalty for these offences is a fine of up to £5,000 and imprisonment for a period of up to six months.
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