THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 20 2017


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which had been refused because only a partial inspection had been carried out, and essential documentation had not been produced by the applicant.


THE DEFENCE In response to questioning from Mr


Paul, Jones said that he did not own all the dogs at Moelfre, but cared for them.


He added that there was lighting in


the shed, and photographic evidence of this was provided. Jones also claimed that he had not


used Y Shed for dog breeding since May 2015, when his licence application had been rejected. Jones denied that he had failed


to provide proper treatment, and discussed the different methods he had


used between the beginning of May and the warrant being served. He also claimed that the Rottweiler discussed was regularly exercised, and only paced when disturbed at night. Ms Hughes asked why, if he didn’t


breed dogs in Y Shed, there were 56 dogs present, with some dogs and bitches in pens together. Jones said that when bitches


in the same pens as dogs came into season they were removed. He added that some dogs had been rehomed, and he had applied to build a house on nearby land and would reapply for his breeding licence if this was granted permission. “You were prepared to keep 56


dogs for however long it took to get planning permission, in the hope you would get a licence?” Ms Hughes


asked. Answering why there were


57 dogs, including 38 puppies, at Moelfre, Jones said that he was part of a big family, and that other members kept dogs there. When asked for clarification, he said that himself and three others had an interest in the dogs. “Maths is not my strong point, but


we are talking about 115 dogs, which you say belong to you and three other family members?” Ms Hughes enquired. Jones then said that the 56 dogs at


Y Shed were his. When questioned about the


exhibits previously mentioned, Jones said that he could not remember what they referred to. “It is my contention that you


cared not one iota for these dogs; they were just a licence to print money,” Ms Hughes claimed. “They were cared for, and they were being treated,” Jones replied. “As someone who truly cares for


Wheaten coloured male Scottish Terrier: Suffered from very advanced chronic skin condition, was very thin with a body condition score of 1


Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at Shed: Was caused unnecessary suffering from chronic skin condition and had been for weeks


dogs, I would not expect to find them liquefying in fertiliser sacks,” Ms Hughes said. Regarding the dogs’ skin


condition, Jones responded that ‘they were treated and had been treated’. Summing up, Ms Hughes told the


bench that Jones expected them to believe that since 2015 all food and ancillary care costs for the dogs had been met by him and his family, until planning permission was granted. “It is the prosecution case that


this is a complete lie,” she added. Ms Hughes claimed that no attempt had been made to rehome the dogs, though there had been the intention to sell the 38 puppies ‘had they survived’. “Dr O’Connor was steadfast


throughout that the dogs had suffered unnecessarily for a considerable period of time.” Mr Paul said that his overall


position was that Jones had acted in good faith, trying to treat his animals for fleas with two different remedies before using a more powerful remedy, which succeeded in reducing the scratching. Magistrates found Jones guilty on


all charges. Sentencing was adjourned for a report from the probation service. Jones will next appear in court on February 9. He was released on unconditional bail until then.


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