Puppies were sold without a licence

A CARMARTHENSHIRE man has been prosecuted for selling puppies without a licence.

Hywel John Walters, of Red Roses, pleaded guilty at Ammanford Magistrates Court to an offence contrary to the Dogs Act 1973.

The court was told Walters had been seen to be advertising puppies for sale over a long period of time.

Although repeated visits were made to his kennels at Upper Castle Ely, Red Roses, to advise him, he carried on selling puppies and didn’t apply for a licence. In late 2009, a complaint was lodged a pup bought from Walters was sick, which led to a visit by officials to the unit. It was discovered there were several litters of puppies on the site, prompting an investigation.

At the time legal proceedings got underway, Walters began to make improvements to his kennels. He then applied for a licence which was recently granted. The court imposed a 12-month conditional discharge and Walters was ordered to pay £200 towards prosecution costs.