STACEY SKEET FROM KINGSWINFORD BANNED AFTER PUPPY FARM SCANDAL IN DUDLEY

Stacey Skeet, a resident of Blaze Park in Wall Heath, Kingswinford, Dudley, has been found guilty of operating as a backyard breeder and puppy farm dealer without the necessary licensing. Born on August 15, 1979, Skeet’s activities came under scrutiny after authorities uncovered her involvement in the illegal sale and breeding of puppies, which she conducted from her home address in Kingswinford.

Her operations included the breeding and sale of various dog breeds, such as German Shepherds, Shih Tzus, Labradors, Cavapoos, Cavachons, Cocker Spaniels, and French Bulldogs. These activities took place during the months of October and November 2020, a period during which Skeet advertised multiple litters through various channels. Despite her claims of selling puppies for profit, authorities and investigators found evidence suggesting her operations were unregulated and potentially harmful to the animals involved.

The case was brought forward by Animal Protection Services, a registered charity dedicated to investigating organized animal crimes. Their investigation was intelligence-led, focusing on the illegal sale of puppies in the West Midlands area, including Kingswinford. During court proceedings, Skeet admitted that one of her litters of chocolate Labradors had died, and she also claimed that she was merely advertising cocker spaniel puppies on behalf of friends, attempting to justify her actions.

In a revealing undercover investigation, authorities visited Skeet’s residence to view the puppies she advertised. When asked to see the mother of the chocolate Labrador puppies, Skeet brought out an adult female dog from her back garden. However, the dog showed no interaction with the puppies, and upon inspection, it was evident that she was in poor condition—smelling strongly of urine and faeces and covered in dirt. The investigation highlighted the substandard and potentially neglectful conditions under which Skeet was breeding and selling her dogs.

Following her guilty plea to the charges under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, Skeet was handed a three-year ban from dealing in dogs. She was also fined £720 and ordered to pay an additional £500 towards investigation costs. Her disqualification from dog dealing is set to expire in May 2024, marking a significant step in the enforcement of animal welfare laws in the region.

This case underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to clamp down on illegal puppy farming and protect animal welfare in the West Midlands, particularly in areas like Kingswinford where such activities have historically been a concern.