LISA WALKER FROM ST HELENS BUSTED FOR ILLEGAL PUPPY SALES IN WIRRAL

Lisa Walker, a resident of St Helens and known for her association with the traveller community, was found guilty in connection with illegal dog selling activities. Over a span of just a few months, Walker is estimated to have earned approximately £55,000 through the sale of puppies, primarily French Bulldogs and Cockapoos. These puppies were sold at prices reaching up to £2,800 each, with Walker advertising her puppies online to attract potential buyers.

Despite her apparent commercial success, Walker did not possess the necessary licensing to operate such a business. She was accused of giving the false impression that her enterprise was legitimate, thereby engaging in unfair commercial practices. Her actions prompted an investigation by Animal Protection Services, a charity dedicated to animal welfare, which uncovered her unlicensed puppy sales in the Wirral area.

It is important to note that Walker was not prosecuted for any acts of animal cruelty. Her legal troubles stemmed solely from her failure to obtain the proper licensing and her conduct in the commercial sale of puppies. During her recent court appearance, she was accompanied by her husband, James 'Jimboy' Price. Price himself has a history of animal cruelty charges, having been prosecuted in 2019 after an incident where he allegedly dragged a French Bulldog to its death behind a trailer.

In addition to Walker’s case, Animal Protection Services has also taken action against her family members involved in similar activities. Her in-laws, David Price, aged 33, and Amos Price, aged 72, were prosecuted for selling puppies without a license. Both were fined and received a two-year ban on trading in dogs, which was set to expire in July 2022.

Regarding the sentencing, Lisa Walker received a 12-month community order. This included a three-month home curfew from 9 pm to 6 am daily, effectively restricting her movement during those hours. Furthermore, she was banned from dealing in dogs for a period of one year, a ban that had already expired by July 2022. The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to clamp down on illegal puppy sales and protect animal welfare in the region.