CONVICTED (2022) | Connor Liam Fell, previously of Ripley, Derbyshire, but with strong ties to the Rivelin area of Sheffield – bred and sold puppies without a licence.
Fell, who is also a freelance shepherd and dog trainer, was pursued by Amber Valley Borough Council after they received information from the police concerning puppies being sold as pets from a residential address. But he repeatedly ignored letters and continued to breed and sell dogs online.
The case was eventually taken to court and Fell’s illicit activities were scuppered.
Amber Valley councillor Paul Hillier said: “In this case, the advice given to the defendant by our officers was ignored, which led to illegal activity continuing and this case being taken to court.
“Licensing of activities involving animals is an important way in which animal welfare standards are met and maintained. Achieving the appropriate standards of animal welfare is essential and the licensing regime ensures those standards are met.
“When individuals choose to operate without a licence, we take that seriously and will continue to take firm action to protect animal welfare.”
Sentencing | fined £778, ordered to pay £1,250 costs and told to pay a victim surcharge of £78.