CONVICTED (2022) | puppy farmers Eamon Bohan, born c. 1970, and son Eamon James Bohan, born 10 August 2001, of Allendale Close, Gloucester GL2 0AF – sold two poorly dogs, one of whom sadly died.
The Bohans, who are travellers, were prosecuted by Tewkesbury Borough Council for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006, Animal Licensing and Fraud Act offences.
The pair bred and sold dogs from their home address. The dogs were advertised on various selling sites during 2019 and 2020.
Two witnesses described buying dogs from the pair in 2021. Very sadly, one of the dogs died from leptospirosis shortly after purchase, and another dog was suffering from Giardia – both illnesses are linked to contaminated drinking water or a poor environment.
Court records show that the charges against Bohan senior were of failing to take steps to ensure that the needs of the puppies were met and breeding dogs without a licence. He was also charged with making a false representation to Mr Anderson that the puppy was not underweight snd did not have worms.
Bohan junior admitted aiding and abetting the puppy breeding and animal welfare charges.
Both travellers pleaded guilty to all offences.
Sentencing | the travellers were each given an 18-week custodial sentence suspended for one year. Bohan Snr also received 25 rehabilitation days and Bohan Jnr received 120 hours of unpaid work. Full prosecution costs were awarded to the council and a compensation order was awarded to the two victims.