A shocking puppy farm in Surbiton revealed appalling conditions for animals, sparking outrage and calls for action against illegal breeders.
Surbiton: You won’t believe what was found in a van there. It sounds like a horror movie, but it’s real life. Rotting animal bodies and starving dogs were discovered in a filthy caravan. It’s just heartbreaking.
Micaela Anderson-Letts, a 35-year-old mum, was at the center of this nightmare. She kept dozens of animals in terrible conditions, locking 35 puppies in an abandoned caravan. Can you imagine?
Despite the shocking evidence, she walked away from court without serving time. The conditions were so bad that RSPCA inspectors described the smell of decaying flesh as overwhelming. It’s just sickening.
Anderson-Letts is just one of many involved in the UK’s puppy smuggling scene. Animal charities say this illegal market is worth millions, especially since more people started buying puppies online during lockdown.
Many of these puppies come from farms where they’re mistreated. Sadly, up to a quarter of them get sick or die within a year. It’s a real tragedy.
Normally, breeders need a license if they breed three or more litters a year. But Anderson-Letts had at least 30 animals seized from her home. It’s just outrageous.
She was caught by Border Force when she returned from France with inconsistencies in her animal passports. They found puppies in cages and even more dogs roaming around her garden. It’s just unbelievable.
During a raid, police discovered the horrific conditions. Puppies were found in cages, and the whole place was covered in filth. It’s hard to even think about.
Anderson-Letts claimed she was a caring animal lover, but the evidence says otherwise. She was part of a smuggling ring that made thousands selling puppies during the pandemic.
It’s not just her, either. Many others have been caught running similar operations, pocketing huge sums while ignoring the welfare of the animals. It’s a money-making scheme with no regard for the dogs.
Even after being convicted, she continued her illegal activities. It’s just mind-boggling how some people can be so cruel.
In the end, she got a suspended sentence and a ban on keeping animals. But the damage is done, and many innocent lives were affected. It’s a sad reminder of the dark side of puppy breeding.
