CONVICTED (2021) | illegal puppy farm trader Alexandra Burke, born 27 December 1996, of 16 Fairhope Avenue, Lancaster LA1 2LY
In a prosecution brought by charity Animal Protection Services (APS), Alexandra Burke, who is a gypsy, was charged with the unlicensed sale of animals as pets, as well as the unlawful sale of pets, under unfair trading regulations.
Burke’s exploits were exposed by APS who investigated online listings she had placed on the Pets4Homes website.
Over a six month period, Burke sold several litters of Labrador Retrievers and Cockapoos illegally.
According to APS, Burke made £21,550 from her illegal sales.
She pleaded guilty to the offences and was fined £320 and ordered to pay a contribution to prosecution costs of £450. She was disqualified from dealing in dogs (both selling and breeding) for three years (expires March 2024).