NATHALIE BAKKER'S ILLEGAL PUPPY BREEDING IN STROUD LEADS TO COURT AND HEFTY FINE

Nathalie Bakker, a woman from Stroud, has been found guilty of engaging in unlawful puppy breeding activities despite having her license revoked. Born on July 10, 1977, Bakker resides on Cheltenham Road, Pitchcombe, within the GL6 6LH postcode area. Her illegal actions involved breeding and selling French bulldogs without the necessary licensing, which is a serious breach of animal welfare laws and local regulations.

According to court records, Bakker was responsible for breeding a total of 19 French bulldogs across three separate litters. These puppies were subsequently sold, with 15 of them changing hands, all carried out without the required licensing. Bakker’s operation was conducted despite her previous license being revoked by the Stroud District Council’s Animal Welfare Team in March 2021. The revocation followed an incident where a dog in her care was attacked and killed by her own dogs, an event that raised significant concerns about her ability to responsibly manage her animals.

Prior to this incident, Bakker had held an Animal Activities Licence that permitted her to breed and board dogs at her residence. However, after the tragic attack, the council’s Animal Welfare Team explicitly informed her that her license had been revoked and that she was no longer authorized to breed, sell, or board dogs from her property. Despite these clear instructions, Bakker chose to ignore the directives and continued her breeding activities.

The court proceedings revealed that Bakker’s disregard for the law resulted in her breeding three litters of French bulldogs, totaling 18 puppies. She then sold 15 of these puppies, all without the appropriate licensing, which is a violation of animal welfare and licensing regulations. Her actions not only breached legal requirements but also potentially compromised the welfare of the animals involved.

In sentencing, Bakker was ordered to pay a total financial penalty of £3,255. This included a fine of £1,500, full costs amounting to £1,605, and a victim surcharge of £150. The court’s decision underscores the seriousness of her violations and the importance of adhering to licensing laws designed to protect animal welfare in the Stroud area.

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by local authorities to clamp down on illegal puppy breeding and ensure that animal welfare standards are upheld. The Stroud District Council continues to monitor and enforce regulations to prevent such unlawful activities from endangering animals and misleading consumers.