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Please retweet, CONVICTED | Rhiannon Richards, 26, and Simon Brown, 32, from #Ystalyfera, #Swansea#WALES#UK#SA9 – for cruelty to two dogs found in an emaciated condition at their home- AVOID JAIL‼️‼️
RSPCA Inspector Gemma Cooper attended the couple’s home on Saturday 13 April 2024 after receiving a complaint about an underweight dog called Marshall. Although she was unable to gain access she could see a dog cage containing a lurcher and a collie type dog. She posted a card through the letterbox asking for the owner to make contact.
Simon Brown responded to the card and arrangements were made for Inspector Cooper to attend on Sunday 14 April 2024
Inspector Cooper said: “In the kitchen were two dog crates, one that I had seen the top of Marshall in the day before and a second one with a small, brindle crossbreed who I was told was Shadow.
“Inside the cage with Shadow was an extremely large saucepan full of pasta, meat and a grape that looked untouched.
“There was also a bowl of water but no bedding and Shadow was curled up at the back of the crate. I asked if I could feel him as I could not see his body weight due to his long fur and Rhiannon Richards opened the crate door and called him. Shadow did not react to the opening of the door or the call from Rhiannon Richards. He was extremely lethargic and depressed.”
When Shadow came out of the cage his back end and legs were covered in urine.
“As I held Shadow I could feel every bone in his body,” said Inspector Cooper.
“He was lifeless and made no attempt to engage with me.”
The couple told her that they had “rescued” Shadow from a neglectful owner the day before her visit. Neither Richards nor Brown were able to prove this, however.
Inspector Cooper also was introduced to a third dog Rocky who was of a reasonable weight.
Marshall and Shadow were transported to a vet who confirmed that they were suffering, leading to them being seized by police and passed into the RSPCA’s care.
In a witness statement, provided to the court, the vet said Marshall was in a “very emaciated body condition” and was given a body score of one out of nine. He also had pressure sores and alopecia all over his body. He also had dry skin around his face, ears and paws and flea dirt was present throughout his coat.
The vet said Marshall had been suffering for a minimum for two weeks, but likely longer.
Shadow was also presented to be in an emaciated condition with a body condition score of one and a half out of nine.
“He was very quiet and flat in the room and it was noted he walked with a hunched posture, preferring to curl up in the corner.” He also had flea dirt throughout his coat and he had moderate urine scald on his back and smelt quite strong of ammonia.
The vet believed he too had been suffering for a minimum for two weeks, but likely longer.
Following sentencing Inspector Cooper said: “Both Marshall and Shadow were clearly suffering, but thankfully following vet care and an appropriate diet they have transformed into two healthy dogs.”
Inspector Cooper added: “Shadow has been happily homed and we hope Marshall will soon also find his forever home.”
In mitigation it was heard that the couple had “financial issues”.
Sentencing |
Richards: 18-month community order with 20 days of ‘rehabilitation’ and 80 hours of unpaid work. She was ordered to pay £150 costs and a £114 victim surcharge.
Brown: 18 month community order with 15 days of ‘rehabilitation’ and 120 hours of unpaid work. He was ordered to pay £300 costs and a £114 victim surcharge.
Both are disqualified from keeping all animals for seven years.
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DISTRESSING! Please retweet Vigilantes have targeted #Glasgow man's flat after he killed Juno, an XL BULLY HE BOUGHT ON FACEBOOK. Logan Smith bought a banned XL Bully dog from England before she was later found dead and covered in blood outside his home. Windows of Smith's flat in the Springburn area, where the dog was found, were smashed after the address was posted on social media.
It is believed Smith has fled Glasgow while police have launched an investigation into the death of the dog named Juno. Police received reports of the dead dog on January 2.
Smith claims he fed the dog cannabis edibles, which led to her death, but images showed the animal covered in blood with puncture wounds to her face. She was left outside on a bedsheet in #Springburn before being taken to a vet by a member of the public. Juno was rehomed in November and is one of hundreds who have come to Scotland from England and Wales.
Ahead of the December 31 ban, Juno was put on sale on Facebook for £400. Critics said the incident is an unintended consequence of the UK Government’s ban on the animals in England and Wales, and the Scottish Parliament’s refusal to adopt the same measures. Kerryanne Shaw, of All Bullie Charity Rescue, said: “There needs to be strict measures and licensing on people owning dogs and not a ban on dog breeds. The Government needs to take responsibility.”
DETAILS👇 https://t.co/sEoaYlRO0k…... Credit - https://t.co/ALS70hifYb… 🔴NEVER RE HOME, SELL OR GIVE AWAY YOUR PET ON FACEBOOK, ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM OR PET SELLING SITE. GET THEM ON A WAITING LIST WITH A REGISTERED ANIMAL CHARITY🔴
#LoganSmith #XLBully #XLBullyban #dogs
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Please retweet to HELP FIND THE OWNER OF THIS STRAY DOG FOUND #PRINCESRISBOROUGH#BUCKINGHAMSHIRE#UK Female Staffy, 'oldish' looks like she may have recently had pups, chip not registered found 13 October. Now in a council pound for 7 days, she could be missing or stolen from another region. Please share widely🌟
DETAILS👇
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Not for adoption, proof of ownership required.
Dogs in a council pound can be sent to a rescue shelter after 7 days.
If rescue shelters are full, they can be euthanised.
#dogs #Staffie #Staffy @MissingPetsGB
Please retweet, currently if your dog was stolen in London and dumped in Scotland (we have seen this) you only have 7 days to search every council pound in the UK before your dog can be euthanised or sent to a rescue shelter.
All rescue shelters are full.
Could councils add found strays to one website each day?
Most councils do not show dogs on a website or social media.
#dogs #UK
Below, a stray dog currently doing 7 days in a council pound in Surrey.
Please retwetet Chrissy Smith Rutland Place #CONSETT#COUNTYSURHAM#UK FOUND GUILTY OF ANIMAL CRULETY
He beat his pocket Bully, Lazarus, a puppy aged 7 months for 5 minutes with a blunt instrument causing trauma to the puppie's back and shoulders.
Smith said he was drunk at the time and had lost his temper. His abuse was caught on a mobile phone by a witness.
Lazarus is now in the care of the RSPCA.
SENTENCE
Sentencing | 12-month community order with 20 days of rehabilitation; £80 fine. Banned from keeping dogs for five years but can appeal after just two years (expires September 2028).
DETAILS👇
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#dogs #puppies #puppy #Durham @Conservatives
Please retweet to HELP FIND THE OWNER OF THIS STRAY PUPPY FOUND #HAYES#HILLINGDON#LONDON#UK
Boxer puppy, male, no chip found 6 October. Now in a council pound, he could be missing or stolen from another region. Please share widely to help him get home.
DETAILS👇
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Not for adoption. Proof of ownership required.
A dog in a council pound can be sent to a rescue shelter after 7 days or euthanised is rescue shelters are full.
#dogs #Boxer
Please retweet to HELP FIND THE OWNER OF THIS PUPPY FOUND #HAYES#HILLINGDON#LONDON#UK Staffy Cross aged 8- 10 weeks, no chip, female, found 7 October. Now in a council pound, she could be missing or stolen from another region. Please share widely to help her get home.
DETAILS👇 https://t.co/gvko0pjw8t
Not for adoption. Proof of ownership required.
A stray dog will stay in a pound for 7 days. They can then be sent to a rescue shelter. If shelters are full the dog can be euthanised.
#dogs #pets #Staffy #Staffie
@MissingPetsGB
Please retweet to HELP FIND THE OWNERS OF THESE 2 STRAY DOGS FOUND #NEWPORTPAGNELL#MILTONKEYNES#BUCKINGHAMSHIRE#UK
2 female adults, no chips, crossbreeds found 5 October. Now in a council pound for 7 days, they could be missing or stolen from another region.
PLEASE SHARE DETAILS👇 https://t.co/gvko0pjw8t
Not available for adoption.
Proof of ownership required.
A dog in a council pound will be sent to a rescue shelter or euthanised if rescue shelters are full.
#dogs #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop
Please retweet to HELP FIND THE OWNER OF THIS STRAY DOG FOUND #LEIGHTONBUZZARD#BEDFORDSHIRE#UK
Rough coated Lurcher, male, chip not registered, found 14 October. Now in a council pound, he could be missing or stolen from another region. Please share widely to help him get home.
DETAILS👇
https://t.co/gvko0pjw8t
Not for adoption, proof of ownership required.
A dog in a council pound can be sent to a rescue shelter after 7 days. If no shelter space is available a dog can be put to sleep.
#dogs #Lurchers #rescuedogs #AdoptDontShop #RESCUE