ESTHER TITTERTON'S SHOCKING PUPPY FRAUD IN SCHOLAR GREEN AND STOKE-ON-TRENT
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Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent Animal Abuser
Esther Rachel Titterton, born on March 15, 1993, has been convicted of serious animal welfare and consumer protection offences related to her illegal puppy breeding operation. Previously residing at Yew Tree Farm in Wheatlow Brooks, Milwich, Stafford, she has more recently been living at Drumber Lane in Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, with the postcode ST7 3LP.
Esther Titterton’s criminal activities involved deceiving numerous customers by selling puppies that appeared healthy at first but soon developed severe health issues. Her actions caused significant distress to buyers and raised concerns about the welfare of the animals involved. The authorities uncovered her illicit practices after a detailed investigation into her business operations.
Following her guilty plea, Titterton was sentenced to 18 months in prison. She admitted to multiple charges, including illegally breeding and selling puppies using counterfeit Kennel Club documentation. Her deception extended to the use of fake vaccination certificates, which she and her accomplice, Jake Mellor, employed to mislead prospective pet owners. These false documents were part of a broader scheme to make her puppies appear legitimate and healthy.
In addition to her primary charges, Titterton faced allegations of breeding dogs without the necessary licensing, selling puppies without a pet shop license, and engaging in consumer protection offences. Authorities seized up to 39 puppies from her residence, many of which exhibited health problems, a common issue associated with puppy farms. The seized animals included numerous cockapoos, a breed often linked to health complications when bred in substandard conditions.
Investigations revealed that Titterton advertised her puppies extensively on online classified websites, using fake credentials and false advertising to attract buyers. One of her advertisements was used as evidence during the case. The investigation was a collaborative effort involving Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team, the Animal, Plant and Health Agency, police, and the RSPCA. The team had been working on the case since a complaint was lodged in June 2017.
Checks on her operation confirmed that her home, a farm in Milwich, was not licensed to breed or sell pets. It is important to note that the farm’s owner was not involved in the criminal activities. The investigation also uncovered that many of the puppies sold by Titterton suffered from health issues, a common problem associated with puppy farms, which are often characterized by poor living conditions and inadequate veterinary care.
During the sentencing, the court emphasized the seriousness of her offences, which not only involved deception and fraud but also contributed to the suffering of innocent animals. Titterton’s actions have been widely condemned, and her case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unlicensed and unscrupulous puppy dealers in the region.
Esther Titterton’s criminal activities involved deceiving numerous customers by selling puppies that appeared healthy at first but soon developed severe health issues. Her actions caused significant distress to buyers and raised concerns about the welfare of the animals involved. The authorities uncovered her illicit practices after a detailed investigation into her business operations.
Following her guilty plea, Titterton was sentenced to 18 months in prison. She admitted to multiple charges, including illegally breeding and selling puppies using counterfeit Kennel Club documentation. Her deception extended to the use of fake vaccination certificates, which she and her accomplice, Jake Mellor, employed to mislead prospective pet owners. These false documents were part of a broader scheme to make her puppies appear legitimate and healthy.
In addition to her primary charges, Titterton faced allegations of breeding dogs without the necessary licensing, selling puppies without a pet shop license, and engaging in consumer protection offences. Authorities seized up to 39 puppies from her residence, many of which exhibited health problems, a common issue associated with puppy farms. The seized animals included numerous cockapoos, a breed often linked to health complications when bred in substandard conditions.
Investigations revealed that Titterton advertised her puppies extensively on online classified websites, using fake credentials and false advertising to attract buyers. One of her advertisements was used as evidence during the case. The investigation was a collaborative effort involving Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team, the Animal, Plant and Health Agency, police, and the RSPCA. The team had been working on the case since a complaint was lodged in June 2017.
Checks on her operation confirmed that her home, a farm in Milwich, was not licensed to breed or sell pets. It is important to note that the farm’s owner was not involved in the criminal activities. The investigation also uncovered that many of the puppies sold by Titterton suffered from health issues, a common problem associated with puppy farms, which are often characterized by poor living conditions and inadequate veterinary care.
During the sentencing, the court emphasized the seriousness of her offences, which not only involved deception and fraud but also contributed to the suffering of innocent animals. Titterton’s actions have been widely condemned, and her case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unlicensed and unscrupulous puppy dealers in the region.