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A judge has banned two unlicensed dog boarders from owning or boarding dogs for seven years, describing them as “incompetent at best.” The couple, Rachel and Owen Dempsey, were found to be offering their services without a Dog Home Boarding Licence, leading to an investigation by Liverpool City Council. Reports surfaced that a dog had died and another had gone missing while under their care, with one dog, Shadow, a German Shepherd, still unaccounted for.
During the inquiry, multiple dog owners came forward with complaints of sick dogs returning home, missing items, and damaged dog beds. The court revealed that the Dempseys had made over £3,000 from their illegal boarding services in just over a year. They were both handed a 12-month community order, a 12-week curfew, and ordered to pay £250 plus a surcharge. Additionally, they were disqualified from owning or caring for dogs for seven years.
In a separate incident, another unlicensed dog boarder named Thomas Peter McMahon was fined £800 for boarding dogs without a licence. The council received a report from a dog owner whose pet suffered a head injury while in McMahon’s care. Online searches uncovered multiple advertisements by McMahon offering home boarding services without the necessary licence. Under the Animal Welfare Act and related regulations, individuals conducting home boarding services for dogs as a business must hold a valid licence.
Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods, and Streetscene, emphasized the importance of proper licensing for pet care businesses in light of these cases. She stated that the council is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of animals in the city and ensuring that all businesses operate legally and responsibly. Robertson-Collins stressed the significance of leaving pets in the care of licensed and qualified individuals to guarantee their wellbeing
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