Lawson Bond
22 Aug 2023 · Coroner David Reid · Worcestershire
The coroner's concerns
1. unlicensed dog breeders operating in Wychavon
“In evidence to the inquest, [REDACTED], Principal Licensing Officer in the Licensing Team at Worcestershire Regulatory Services, agreed that the Licensing Team has a role in trying to identify unlicensed breeders, but stated that in this respect the Team is”
2. unlicensed Rottweiler breeders advertising puppies online
“The inquest received evidence from staff at the Worcestershire Coroner's Office, who had undertaken two separate internet searches looking for Rottweiler puppies for sale within the Worcestershire area”
3. lack of proactive monitoring of online puppy advertisements
“It would be quite possible to specify searches in such a way as to concentrate on breeds which might give a greater cause for concern in terms of safety”