Animal ban Dogs found in cramped and filthy conditions

TWO people have been banned from keeping dogs for years after their animals were found in poor, filthy and cramped conditions.

- Oliver ASTLEY

Seven dogs and a litter of puppies were seized from owners John Cacace and Kelly Webb at a premises in Arlingham, Gloucestershire.

An independent vet had concerns for their health following an inspection. When the pair were interviewed they gave no comment.

Following information from nature-watch.org regarding concerns for the animals’ welfare and suspicions of breeding dogs without a licence, a warrant was executed in June 2023.

Stroud District Council gained possession of all the seized dogs under Section 20 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and costs were awarded to the council for fees incurred during obtaining veterinary treatment and kennelling fees.

All the dogs bar one have been rehomed.

At a hearing on March 17, 2025, at Gloucester Crown Court, Cacace pleaded guilty to offences under Sections 4 and 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 along with a charge relating to breeding dogs with a licence.