Family Face Penalty For Horrific Animal Cruelty

Woman and two daughters plead guilty of cruelty and receive fine over four thousand pounds

Brent Magistrates court, London – The Mayhew Animal Welfare Officer’s attended court to witness the legal conclusions to one of their animal welfare cases. The family pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and was given a substantial fine and hours of community service and banned from keeping animals.

The woman, from Queen’s Park, and her two daughters came to the attention of The Mayhew Animal Welfare Officer’s (AWOs) after they were called to remove two guard dogs from the garden of a house. On arrival at the property in January this year the Officer’s discovered a Rottweiler and German Shepherd, both dreadfully emaciated and suffering from infected wounds and dehydration.

The Mayhew AWO’s removed the Rottweiler and took him back to The Home, where he received veterinary treatment but had to be euthanized due to his condition. The RSPCA later attended the property and removed the German Shepherd, who received veterinary care for severe burns caused by boiling liquid being poured over him and has since gone on to recover and find a new family home.

Animal Welfare Officer Claire Harper said: “I was absolutely sickened by the appalling neglect and cruelty these dogs faced at the hands of their uncaring owners. I can only hope something positive will come out of this case by highlighting the importance of seeking professional help before an animal is made to suffer”

She added: “The family had the means to adequately feed these dogs and seek veterinary treatment, but chose to ignore the dire situation they were in. I am pleased that the Court has recognized this and delivered a fitting sentence.”

Senior RSPCA Press Officer, Klare Kennett, said: “We are pleased that after his sorry start in life, Prince has now been found a loving new home. There is no excuse for neglecting an animal and failing to get veterinary treatment when a dog is sick.”