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Great Horkesley, Essex: Sylvia and Peter Snoep

July 10, 2022 misanthropic 2 Comments

CONVICTED (2022) | Sylvia Snoep, born 27 June 1955, and Peter Snoep, born 9 November 1949, of Keelers Way, Great Horkesley, Colchester CO6 4EF – failed to get vet treatment for a cat suffering from a serious lesion.

Convicted animal abuser Peter Snoep from Great Horkesley, near Colchester, Essex. — Peter Snoep is banned from having an animal for life alongside wife Sylvia Snoep

The Snoeps, who are originally from Holland, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal for failing to get vet treatment for a cat called Spangles between December 1, 2021, and February 4, 2022.

Neglected cat Spangles pictured before she became unwell — Spangles pictured before she became unwell

The cat had a “destructive and infiltrative lesion” on her face caused by a form of skin cancer.

Two other animals were removed from the couple’s home.

Spangles before she became unwell — Spangles

RSPCA inspector Jessica Bush attended the couple’s home in February and took Spangles straight to a vet as she needed urgent treatment.

Inspector Bush said: “The open lesion on her face was horrific to see, it appeared the nose was missing, with the top lip exposing the teeth and the smell was unbearable. The cat was also sneezing and snuffling; it appeared she was struggling to breathe normally.

“She was also underweight and very hungry, however she struggled to pick up dry treats when given.”

Spangles had a destructive and infiltrative lesion on her face as a result of cancer

Spangles – who was around 17 or 18-years-old – was put to sleep on welfare grounds to prevent her suffering further.

In their report the vet said: “Spangles would have been unnecessarily suffering for a period of weeks to months. “During this time the owner would have noticed visibly obvious changes with Spangles and veterinary advice should have been sought. As the issue progressed further advice/treatment should have been sought. Because it wasn’t, the owners have failed to meet her needs.”

Inspector Bush added: “We understand that people’s circumstances can sometimes make it difficult to care for their pets but as owners it is our responsibility to ensure that they are free from pain and discomfort and we have to make the right choices for them. Sadly poor Spangles was failed and as a result suffered unnecessarily.”

In mitigation the court heard there were personal circumstances from health conditions which had stopped them getting treatment for the cat.
It was also said the cat would wander a lot and so it was difficult to oversee and check on her.

Sentencing | 12-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. £378 each in costs and charges. Banned from owning or keeping animals for life.

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Colchester, Essex: David Thompson

April 2, 2021 misanthropic 4 Comments

CONVICTED (2021) | David R Thompson, born 8 January 1970, of Harwich Road, Colchester CO4 3LD – kept animals in atrocious conditions at his so-called sanctuary

Dave Thompson, boss of Colchester rescue from hell D+K Fuzzy Ferrets + Fox Rescue — Dave Thompson

When an RSPCA inspector arrived at Dave Thompson’s shelter, D+K Fuzzy Ferrets + Fox Rescue in Harwich Road, Colchester, in November 2019, she could see flies around the letterbox.

Police officers and RSPCA inspectors entered the property and found horrifying conditions within, with one police constable reporting she was almost sick due to the smell.

Scenes from Colchester rescue from hell D+K Fuzzy Ferrets + Fox Rescue

In total, 44 ferrets and polecats, four foxes, three jackdaws, two pigeons, a dove, two crows and a hedgehog were removed from the premises.

During the raid, the conditions were described as filthy, with many of the birds covered in faeces and suffering ragged feathers as a result of their squalid habitats.

Also seized were a large number of dead ferrets, a dead barn owl and some unidentified dead animals.

All of the ferrets and polecats bar three were found to be underweight, and were suffering from a variety of conditions – some of which were felt by the vet to be the result of poor feeding.

Nine animals had swelling to the eyes and required antibiotics, a number had gingivitis, thinning fur and bald patches which resolved once in care.

One ferret had to have an eye removed, with the vet asserting the painful condition had been present for a minimum of 21 days.

Several birds had to be euthanised.

Many of the animals made a full recovery following veterinary intervention.

Thompson admitted charges of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and failing to take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of an animal for which he was responsible are met.

Prosecutor Hazel Stevens told the court: “This was supposed to be a rescue organisation, holding itself out as having knowledge and experience of ferrets and foxes.

“There was prolonged neglect and ill-treatment, and animals were suffering and others were likely to suffer had they been left in that situation.

“Animals required euthanasia, some birds having been left with broken and dislocated bones.”

Banning Thompson from keeping animals for three years, chair of the bench David Murtagh said: “You’ve got no relevant previous convictions, you were unwell at the time with mental health difficulties.

“We note your lifelong commitment to the care of animals, we take all of that into account.

“Nevertheless we cannot get away from the fact that what we saw in the photographs was absolutely appalling.

“We heard the police describe it as absolutely disgusting, we’ve heard the neighbours at the time were unable to open their windows because of the smell, and several animals were found dead during the inspection – either found dead or had to be put down at some later point.”

Sentencing: 250 hours of unpaid work; £710 in costs. Banned from keeping animals for three years (expires April 2023).

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Warrington, Cheshire: Dean Mannifield

February 17, 2021 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2021) | Dean Mannifield (aka Dean Pitts), born c. 1993, originally from Warrington but is of no fixed abode and has links to Colchester, Harlow and Epping in Essex and Rhyl, North Wales – battered a dog during a burglary, causing injuries so severe she had to be put to sleep

Dog killer Dean Mannifield aka Dean Pitts from Warrington, Cheshire — Dog killer: Dean Mannifield’s long criminal record includes a horrific act of violence towards a helpless animal

In July 2017 violent career criminal Mannifield was charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. The charges related to a dog that had been beaten so severely she had to be euthanised by a vet.

Mannifield was also charged with assaulting a couple, threatening three people at the scene and also threatening to cause criminal damage. It is believed that he was convicted on some if not all of the charges including the animal cruelty charge, but there are no newspaper reports to confirm this.

As of February 2021 and aged just 27 Mannifield had racked up 18 previous convictions for 47 offences with his other crimes including harassment, breach of a restraining order and affray against an ex-partner.

In February 2021, he was back before the courts again after subjecting a young mum to months of sickening domestic violence.

He also admitted breaking into a gun shop in Colchester during which he stole seven hunting shotguns.

He was jailed for five years and ten months and given an indefinite restraining order preventing him from contacting his victim. He will serve half of his sentence in custody before being released on licence.

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Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire: William Kiltie

February 10, 2021 misanthropic 2 Comments

CONVICTED (2021) | William ‘Billy’ Kiltie, born 27 November 1959, previously of Colchester, Essex, but now of Northcraig Road, Kilmarnock – killed the family dog after she “made a mess”

William Kiltie killed Yorkie cross Jessie after she "made a mess" — William Kiltie killed Yorkie cross Jessie after she “made a mess”

William Kiltie admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal by inflicting blunt force trauma on Yorkshire terrier cross Jessie in February 2020.

Police were called to Newcastle Avenue, Colchester, to reports a family’s pet dog had been killed.

The court heard Kiltie’s then partner and their 11-year-old daughter were present when officers arrived.

Lauren Bond, prosecuting on behalf of the RSPCA, said: “They were very upset and the daughter said the dog had been killed by her father, but she didn’t see what happened.

“She said she was in the living room, her father and the dog were in the kitchen and she said the dog ‘sort of slid across the floor.'”

Police searched the area and found Kiltie in Maldon Road.

The court heard when he was arrested, police struggled to make out what he was saying.

Miss Bond said: “Mr Kiltie said the dog made a mess in the kitchen and he might have got ‘aggy ‘, but it was unclear what he was saying because he’s got a very strong Scottish accent.

“He was arrested, and I understand he was en-route to the police station to hand himself in at this point.”

A police inspector visited the family home and found the dog lying dead in an upstairs bedroom.

An X-ray showed she had suffered a fractured skull and a haemorrhage, while a post-mortem examination established she had died from a brain injury caused by blunt force trauma.

Kiltie admitted throwing a broom into the dining room, but said he hadn’t intended to hit the dog.

Miss Bond said: “There were no witnesses specifically to what happened and the basis of plea is not disputed.”

Kiltie, who also has links to Hackney, East London, has since moved from Colchester to his current address in Northcraig Road, Kilmarnock.

Sentencing: 100 hours of unpaid work; 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement; £390 in court costs. Banned from owning dogs for just three years (expires February 2024).

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Colchester, Essex: Joanne Parkhurst

December 12, 2019 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2019) | Joanne Parkhurst, born 28 April 1973, of Berkley Close, High Woods, Colchester CO4 – for prolonged neglect of two Staffies one of whom had to be immediately euthanised.

Convicted dog abuser Joanne Parkhurst from Colchester, Essex. Picture: Facebook

Parkhurst was charged with and admitted three counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal after failing to take poorly Staffies Fats and Boycie to the vets for treatment.

Fats had to be euthanised following months of neglect by Joanne Parkhurst from Colchester, Essex.

An RSPCA inspector visiting Parkhurst’s home to check on the welfare of the dogs found rubbish piled high in the garden.

Boycie was also in poor condition following Colchester woman Joanne Parkhurst's neglect

Lauren Bond, prosecuting, said: “The inspector observed Fats to be quite underweight, with hair loss at the rear, scabs and red sores on his skin, long nails, large testicles hanging lower than usual and discharge dripping from his mouth.

“His teeth were rotten and a green gunk discharge was present, while the smell was overpowering.

“She said his testicles had been in that condition for six months.

“She stated she had called the RSPCA and asked for help, stated the RSPCA had asked for £100 and she said she couldn’t afford it.

“Enquiries were made with the RSPCA and it was established they never asked for £100, they would always help any animal in need.

“There was no records of the calls.

Convicted dog abuser Joanne Parkhurst from Colchester in Essex

“Boycie was in a slim body condition but was alert and responsive. There was fur missing from his rear end, his skin appeared sore, red and scabby. The defendant said he had been like that for six weeks.

“There was a third dog, Sasha, who appeared bright, alert and responsive.”

Abuse victims Boycie and Fats — Parkhurst uploaded this photo of the Boycie and Fats to her Facebook profile in May 2017

The vet who examined the two dogs described Fats’ condition as the worst they had ever seen. He had a severe jaw bone infection, skin disease and an untreated tumour on his testicle.

The smell was described as “horrendous” and his body condition was given a score of two out of ten.

Miss Bond said: “He was euthanised on humane grounds with the consent of the defendant.”

Abuse victim Boycie has recovered following RSPCA treatment — Neglected Staffy Boycie has recovered following RSPCA treatment

Boycie was treated for skin diseases, with the dog’s skin “scabbing badly”. He was given a body condition rating of four out of ten.

He has since made a recovery and remains in the care of the RSPCA.

Parkhurst was ordered to surrender Sasha and three cats to the RSPCA.

Sentencing | 18 weeks in prison, suspended for a year. 100 hours of unpaid work. Banned from owning any animal for ten years (expires December 2029).

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Colchester, Essex: Neil Lewis

November 28, 2014 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2014) | Neil Lewis, born c. 1942, of Flanders Field, Colchester CO2 8BX – drowned lodger’s pet cat after she knocked over a model aeroplane

Neil Lewis from Colchester took a dislike to his lodger's cat and drowned her in the River Colne. — Neil Lewis from Colchester took a dislike to his lodger’s cat and drowned her in the River Colne.

Lewis took a dislike to the animal who had been brought home by Alexander Hammond when he found her wandering at a railway station while a kitten.

The pensioner then came to hate the cat as she grew up.

Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard that Lewis became “fed up” with the cat after she knocked over his model aeroplane.

A passer-by later spotted him taking the creature in a pet carrier to the side of the River Colne, before submerging her into the murky waters.

Police were called and the cat was rushed to a vet, but there was nothing that could be done.

Lewis pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.

Sentence: 18-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, Lifetime ban on keeping animals.

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Gorton, Manchester: Christopher Keogh

October 17, 2012 misanthropic 5 Comments

#MostEvil | junkie and career criminal Christopher Anthony Keogh, born 30 March 1981, of 694 Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 7EF and with links to Colchester – beat a Jack Russell puppy to death

Keogh, then living in Colchester, launched a prolonged violent attack against the one-year-old dog, known as Bambi, after he claimed she had bitten his child. He choked the dog with her collar, held her above his head and threw her across a courtyard. He then kicked, punched and slammed her against a brick wall before dumping her bloodied body in a bin.

The attack lasted several minutes and was caught on CCTV which police deemed too upsetting to release.

Violent dog killer Christopher Keogh — Christopher Keogh pictured outside court in 2012 where he was heckled by animal rights protestors

Officers found Bambi’s body wrapped in a towel in a bin outside Keogh’s flat complex. She was taken to a vet, who confirmed she was dead. Keogh was arrested shortly after.

District Judge Andrew Woollard said: ‘I can’t envisage a crime more serious than what you committed.

‘It appears in your fury you took the dog and executed it.

‘I suspect everyone else who hears the facts would find them disgusting. Custody it has to be.’

Judge Woollard refused his solicitor’s requests for Keogh to undergo a psychological report before sentence was passed.

The court heard how Keogh had recently overcome a drug habit and was now taking replacement medicines twice a week to stave off addiction.

He is well known to the court with a history of other offences, although not for animal cruelty.

About 15 animal rights protesters jeered Keogh as he entered the court, held placards that read ‘Justice for Bambi’ and banged on the court house windows as he entered.

Speaking after the decision, Liza Moore, head of Colchester Animal Defenders, said: ‘This is nowhere near a long enough sentence.

‘Barbaric animal killings such as this should be punished in the toughest possible way.

‘You shouldn’t get less for fraud and crimes that are less violent.’

Ms Moore is calling for residents to lobby their MPs to demand tougher sentences for people who abuse animals.

She said: ‘There is no excuse for animal abuse.

‘There is a direct correlation between people who abuse animals and those who go on to hurt human beings.’

Sentence: 150 days in jail. Banned from keeping animals for life.

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Colchester, Essex: Andrew Summerfield

July 11, 2012 misanthropic Leave a comment

#MostEvil | Andrew David Summerfield, born 02/07/1968, of 8 Elm Close, Tiptree, Colchester CO5 0NN – shot pet dog 17 times with an air rifle and slashed him eight times in the head with a meat cleaver before attaching a noose and abandoning him on a busy road

Andrew Summerfield and his dog Barney — Pure evil: Andrew Summerfield of Tiptree, Colchester, who used an air rifle and meat cleaver to attack helpless Barney

Police found the dog, named Barney, with a head wound in which a quarter of the front top of his head was missing.

Flies and maggots had formed a “blanket” over the head wound. He also had a cut to his neck from where a noose had been left.

The officers, who closed the A12 in both directions because Barney was getting up and walking around, arranged for a vet to deliver a lethal injection at the scene.

Summerfield was tracked as the owner because Barney had been microchipped.

At first, Summerfield told police he had sold the dog for £10 the previous day. But an air rifle and meat cleaver found at his home were matched with the incident.

Summerfield’s lawyer said her client had mental health issues and had been diagnosed as bi-polar. Medication for his condition had made him “violent”.

Sentence: 26 weeks’ imprisonment; deprivation order in respect of his remaining animals; the weapons were forfeited and destroyed. Disqualified from keeping animals for life.

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