Dog noise complaint leads to £1,500 fine for pet owner

25 May 2025 , 17:44
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A dog howling. Pic: A Pup Above
A dog howling. Pic: A Pup Above

A pet owner ended up with a £1,500 fine after ignoring several warnings about her dogs constantly barking.

Keira Marsh, from Porth, was taken to court after neighbours complained that the noise had made their lives a misery.

One resident even submitted 225 recordings of the barking over just three months.

According to WalesOnline, Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court heard that Marsh continuously allowed her dogs to bark, causing serious disturbance to those living nearby.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council launched an investigation after receiving several noise complaints.
Environmental health officers visited the complainant’s home and witnessed the “continuous barking” themselves.

Editorial Team

Thomas Brown

Head of Investigations

Fine, Wales, Pets, Dogs, Porth, Keira Marsh

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