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Original poster

To think my neighbour is running a puppy farm?

32 replies

ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 10:55

And should I report him?

I should start by saying I have no definitive proof of this. But the circumstantial evidence is pretty strong.
From my upstairs windows I can clearly see his garden backing onto the houses on my street. He has several wooden cages/kennels running along the fence which contain small dogs/puppies? And is currently building more (perhaps 15 in total when he's done - I can only see the roof of the new lot from my vantage point so I'm guessing based on the size of the others)

Even if I couldn't see the animals I can hear them. 24 hours a day yelping, howling and barking definitely a lot of dogs in there. And often clearly distressed. Very upsetting.

So - either a puppy farm or an unlicensed kennels?

I say unlicensed because surely it can't be licensed in the backyard of a small suburban house. Space is about 20 x 30 ft at most (Happy to be corrected on this point as I wouldn't know)

So does anyone think I'm right, and if so how do I go about reporting this?

Any help gratefully received.

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Pardonwhat · 04/03/2020 10:59

I’d report to the RSCPA even just from the aspect of all the distressed noises and explain your concerns.

cookielove · 04/03/2020 11:00

Well if he has nothing to hide he won't care if you report him!

My first instinct would be to call the rspca, however i am not sure if this falls under their duties! However i am not sure where else you could go! So yes, definitely report!!

GA2012 · 04/03/2020 11:04

Report to the rspca or the council or whatever. Doesn’t sound normal or right. The only thing that would concern me is the potential fall out BUT I believe reporting is necessary for this. Are there other neighbours who could see this and report to?

If he has nothing to hide it won’t matter rod you report him. If he does....

Original poster
ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 11:04

I thought of the RSPCA but my experience of them isn't great tbh. I suppose I could start there. See what they say.

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Toddlerteaplease · 04/03/2020 11:04

Please do report. My persians came from a backyard kitten farm as ex breeding queens. and it's caused lasting damage.

OhCaptain · 04/03/2020 11:05

I would definitely start with them.

Maybe ring a local vet and see if they know who you should contact?

HAB86 · 04/03/2020 11:07

You can check to see if they have a licence on your local councils website. They have a list of currently registered breeding or boarding kennels. It’s the environmental health department that covers these licences.

Original poster
ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 11:07

He's quite an intimidating guy. I'm not sure anyone else will report. I'm hoping I can do it anon tbh Grin.
But if not, bring it on actually.

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Somanysocks · 04/03/2020 11:08

Definitely report him, seems obvious what he's doing by your description. RSPCA or the council.

Sounds horrendous.

Original poster
ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 11:10

@HAB86 Ah thank you. I'll have a look.

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GeraltOfRivia · 04/03/2020 11:10

Report to the RSPCA for the animals in distress and the council for a possible unlicensed business in a domestic property? Don't know what the exact regs are your way but we need consent for a business that has physical building / people coming to the property.

WhatHappenedThen · 04/03/2020 11:12

I'd report it to the council. If he is building more kennels then it's only going to get worse. Think of the smell and noise in summer ☹️
What type of dogs?

Original poster
ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 11:22

I can't see clearly what type of dogs they are. Also I'm not well up on my dog breeds Grin. But he definitely has at least one adult large fluffy (Asian breed?) Dog. Sorry I'm hopeless. I have cats

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Ouchaheadinmybehind · 04/03/2020 11:24

www.gov.uk/dog-breeding-licence-england-scotland-wales

Report to council. RSPCA are, sadly, useless if a dog is fed, watered and has shelter.

Windyatthebeach · 04/03/2020 11:24

Ring the Council. Surely he would have needed planning permission and a licence?
And Rspca.. Get photos and recordings.

Chaosdragon · 04/03/2020 11:27

Report it to the licencing department at your local council. That is who would deal with breeder licences and boarding licences.

caperberries · 04/03/2020 11:28

Are the dogs chihuahuas?

caperberries · 04/03/2020 11:29

Does his name start with R?

Original poster
ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 11:30

Ok mumsnet. Thanks. I'm on it. I shall check out if he has any licences (breeding or kennels) and get on to the authorities.

Even if he's licenced, something's not right here.

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cakeandchampagne · 04/03/2020 11:31

Report it.

Original poster
ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 11:31

Don't think they are chihuahuas. The adult dog is HUGE. like a lion. Grin

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ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 11:33

I don't know his name.

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ForagingForFaerieGold · 04/03/2020 11:33

I call him knobwart.

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GiveHerHellFromUs · 04/03/2020 11:38

The person I got my dog from currently has about 30. They're not a puppy farmer and their dogs are all pedigree, KC registered show dogs.

If they're legitimate they'll be happy to prove their dogs are well looked after.

dontgobaconmyheart · 04/03/2020 11:40

Knobwart. Amazing.

Please, please report this OP it sounds awful. Call the council and report to the RSPCA etc.

www.cariadcampaign.co.uk/report/

I would google the breed and your postcode see if he comes up, or do the same on preloved. Then you can check companies house etc. Seems unlikely he has permission for such a thing. What a prick.