Esme, who is now back with Phoenix Rehoming
- Credit: Sarah Taylor
A woman who admitted selling puppies without a licence has been sentenced in what is believed to be the first private criminal prosecution for the offence.
Nicola Palmer, of Adams Place, Kesgrave, had been volunteering for dog charity Phoenix Rehoming when she fostered and then adopted two dogs - Diesel and Esme.
It was agreed that Palmer, 39, would get the dogs neutered when they were old enough in line with terms and conditions against breeding.
But it was then discovered by Phoenix Rehoming in March last year via social media that some puppies were to be born.
A woman who admitted selling puppies without a licence has been sentenced in what is believed to be the first private criminal prosecution for the offence.