Cardiff Puppy Farm Conditions So Putrid They Made Officers Vomit
A puppy farm operating from a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cardiff has been exposed for its appalling and unsanitary conditions, which were so severe they caused police officers and local authority workers to become physically sick. The property, described in court as "putrid" and "hell," housed 38 dogs in an environment saturated with urine and faeces, leading to significant animal suffering and legal repercussions.
Discovery of the Squalid Operation
Police were initially called to the house on Glyndwr Road in Ely, Cardiff, on March 19, 2023, after a report from a concerned individual who claimed they could smell what they thought was a dead body emanating from the property. Upon arrival, officers were met with extensive barking and an overwhelming stench of excrement that wafted from within the premises.
When officers attempted to enter, the door was initially yanked closed from inside before being allowed to open. Inside, they encountered Turan Kiran, 48, who informed them he had a "couple of dogs" in the house. However, upon stepping inside, the officers had to retreat immediately due to the nauseating reek of dog excrement and urine, which was so potent it caused burning eyes and feelings of sickness.
Horrific Living Conditions for Animals and Humans
Prosecutor Lee Reynolds detailed the horrific scene discovered within the property. Dog faeces was smeared up the walls and even covered Kiran's bed, while the floors were drenched in urine. The conditions were described as "extremely poor" and an "unfit environment" for both animals and human habitation.
The dogs suffered from various health problems as a direct result of their surroundings. Their paws were burning from standing in urine, they struggled to breathe due to the pungent smell, and many had issues with their eyes. One dog was found with a wound on its nose that was partly healed and ulcerated, along with an ear infection and fur matted with faeces.
Extent of the Animal Neglect
A total of 38 dogs were discovered throughout the property, predominantly French bulldogs, many of which were young puppies. In the living room, 15 dogs were found crammed together in confined quarters. Seven additional dogs were located in the kitchen, and nine puppies were found huddled in a plastic container in a back bedroom.
Perhaps most disturbingly, a fridge freezer in the living room was found to contain four dead puppies alongside dog food and meat. In the front bedroom, more puppies aged between three and six months were discovered on a floor drenched in urine, with three appearing to have eye problems. One of the dogs was pregnant and went into labour while officers were present.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
Turan Kiran admitted to 17 counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, while Cetin Kiral, 34, who was responsible for one of the dogs registered to him, pleaded guilty to one count of the same offence. The court heard that Kiral had profited from the operation, with the dogs described as "expensive valuable dogs and prized assets."
During mitigation, David Rees, representing Kiran, stated that his client lived in the squalid conditions himself and gained nothing from the enterprise, being "completely overwhelmed" by the number of dogs. William Bebb, for Kiral, said his client had shown a "lack of inconsequential thinking" and no longer wished to participate in dog breeding.
Sentencing the pair at Cardiff Crown Court, Judge Shomon Khan noted that while neither defendant had deliberately set out to harm the dogs, cruelty had occurred due to the state of the premises. Kiran was sentenced to 18 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, along with a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement and 150 hours of unpaid work.
Kiral received a nine-week suspended sentence for 12 months, a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 120 hours of unpaid work, and was ordered to repay £27,000 he profited from the operation plus £20,000 in court costs.
Impact on Responding Personnel
The conditions were so severe that they affected not only the animals but also the professionals responding to the scene. Council workers who attended the neighbouring property became physically sick due to the overwhelming stench, and a veterinary surgeon also reported feeling nauseous. The prosecutor emphasised that the putrid conditions made officers want to feel sick, with some actually vomiting as a result of the environment.
This case highlights serious concerns about unlicensed dog breeding operations and the welfare standards applied to animals kept in domestic settings. The sentencing reflects the severity of the neglect uncovered at this Cardiff property, where both human and animal suffering reached alarming levels due to the complete breakdown of basic hygiene and care standards.
