STACEY EMMA'S SCUNTHORPE DOG BREEDING BUST: PROLIFIC UNLICENSED BREEDER FACES FINES

Stacey Emma, a woman born in 1984 and previously residing on West Street in West Butterwick, Scunthorpe, has been officially convicted of operating an unlicensed dog breeding enterprise that spanned over six years. Her activities, which involved the breeding and sale of puppies without the necessary licensing, have now come under legal scrutiny following a lengthy investigation.

Emma, who manages a dog and horse breeding business under the name Da’vacy Manor Stud—an enterprise that maintains an active presence on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram—was found to be involved in illegal breeding practices. She reportedly works alongside her partner, Dave Mumby, and her mother, Sonia Mager, who is also said to be a breeder in her own right. The authorities uncovered evidence that Emma had been breeding dogs since at least 2018, producing a minimum of ten litters during this period.

Among the breeds she bred were dachshunds, German shepherds, and Labrador retrievers. Some of these puppies were advertised for sale at prices exceeding £1,000, indicating a commercial intent behind her breeding activities. The investigation, which lasted for 17 months, was conducted by licensing officers from North Lincolnshire Council, in collaboration with Humberside Police and the RSPCA. This multi-agency effort aimed to gather sufficient evidence to hold Emma accountable for her actions.

Authorities executed a search of her residence, located in Scunthorpe, where they seized various forms of evidence, including bank statements that likely documented her financial transactions related to the breeding business. Despite the ongoing investigation and the mounting evidence, Emma attempted to evade detection by altering her advertising strategies, such as changing her name on online listings, to avoid being identified by authorities.

In court proceedings held at Grimsby Magistrates’ Court, Emma pleaded guilty to charges of breeding and selling puppies without a license. Her case marked a significant milestone as it was the first successful prosecution under the animal welfare regulations introduced in 2018 by North Lincolnshire Council. The court sentenced her to a fine of £1,280, along with additional costs of £750 and a victim surcharge of £512, reflecting the seriousness of her violations and the importance of enforcing animal welfare laws.