A Nottinghamshire couple who illegally bred puppies in cramped kennels have been fined more than £3,000. Following complaints of illegal puppy breeding being made to Gedling Borough Council, officers investigated a business run by couple Michael Ogden, 51, and Andrea Ogden, 32, of Burntstump Hill, Arnold.
Officers found that they were operating without a dog breeding licence and did not have planning permission for business use of the site. The couple also denied breeding three or more litters of puppies in a 12 month period - individuals who breed three or more litters within a year or engage in dog breeding for business purposes must obtain the necessary licence.
The pair later applied for a dog breeding licence, though this was refused as the kennels at the premises were too small and did not meet the legal requirements. Planning permission was then also sought to develop at the site, however this was refused due to the impact it would have on the greenbelt and the disruption that would be caused to nearby properties.
