A 31-YEAR-OLD man has been fined after selling two puppies with falsified vaccination records leading to one of the puppies becoming ill.

Peter John Reynolds from Stokesley in North Yorkshire pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation at York Magistrates Court.

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Reynolds was fined £400 after selling two puppies to individuals with vaccination cards which were later found to be fake.

The first puppy purchased became ill so the new owner took them to the vet where it became apparent that the vaccination used was not a commonly used type.

The vet also had no record of vaccinating the puppy which raised alarm bells.

The second puppy’s vaccination card showed the name and signature of a vet who did not work at the specified practice.

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Reynolds was made to pay his victims a total of £199.70 in compensation.

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