Unlicenced West Norfolk dog breeder handed £10,000 bill
She was handed a £4,000 fine and will have to pay around £6,000 in costs
Last updated 30th Sep 2022
A West Norfolk woman has been handed a £10,000 bill for running an unlicenced dog breeding operation.
Tina Manning, of Crimplesham, admitted to breeding animals without a licence and was handed a £4,000 fine. She'll also have to pay costs of almost £6,000 and a £400 victim surcharge.
Councillor Stuart Dark MBE, Leader of the Borough Council, said: "Let this be a reminder to people who breed dogs without a licence that we are serious about animal welfare. If you do not operate by the rules, we will investigate and we will prosecute.”
“I urge residents planning to buy a puppy or kitten from a breeder to ask to see the breeder’s licence and meet the animal’s mum. Alternatively you might want to consider giving a loving home to an older pet by contacting one of the many reputable charities and animal refuges we have operating in our area.”
PC Chris Shelley of Norfolk Police, added: “We’re committed to working with all partners to tackle criminality and try to ensure Norfolk has the highest standards of animal welfare.”
Licences are used to amke sure animals are being kept and bred properly. You have to obtain a licence if you're advertising the sale of dogs and make over £1,000 from selling animals over the court of a year.