Lowestoft, East Sussex: Michael Driver and Bethany Wildman

June 8, 2022 misanthropic 1 Comment

CONVICTED (2022) | Lowestoft couple Michael Ian Mark Driver, of Raglan Street and Bethany Alice Wildman (aka Bethany Bush) of High Street – mistreated four cats, leaving them unattended for days at a time.

The pair repeatedly left cats Sparkle, Marble, HJ and Shadow unattended and ignored advice despite warnings from the RSPCA.

The charity’s officers tried to engage with the pair, visiting their flat and placing seal tapes across the door to monitor if anyone was looking after the animals.

Tapes found the cats were left unattended on four occasions ranging from 24 hours to over 48 hours.

Photos and footage were taken through the letterbox to try and assess the cats’ conditions. On each occasion the cats could be heard meowing loudly and clawing at the door for food.

They were given pouches of cat food through the letterbox due to concerns that they were not being fed which they snatched from the officers’ hands.

The pair continued to ignore contact attempts from the RSPCA until at last contact was made with Driver who claimed a friend was feeding the cats.

Police managed to get Driver to meet with them and RSPCA inspector Amy Pellegrini, who led the investigation for the charity.

The court heard how conditions inside the property were poor with inspectors saying it was “dark and cold and there was mess everywhere”, with three “very soiled and dirty” litter trays.

It was agreed the cats would be removed and a warning notice was issued advising the animals could not be returned to that flat until the environment was clean and the cats were fed.

The RSPCA offered to rehome the cats but this offer was declined and the cats were taken to the two new addresses by the couple after they moved into separate properties.

Driver moved into Victoria Arcade, in Great Yarmouth with Sparkle and Marble but the pets were later found abandoned in the property.

Meanwhile Wildman moved into a friend’s property with HJ and Shadow but she later returned the pair back to the flat in High Street, Lowestoft against the advice of the RSPCA.

Despite the previous advice issued, the RSPCA soon received another call after Christmas about the pets being left unattended.

The RSPCA were again able to prove the cats were not being attended to and described the conditions they were living in as “filthy”.

There were no signs of any food or water within Driver’s flat and inspector Pellegrini saw the cats were underweight and hungry.

The animals were seized by police and placed into RSPCA care.

Inspector Pellegrini said: “I believed the cats were starving due to the scratches at the door and the loud noises they were making.

“It was claimed the flat was being visited everyday but we were able to prove that this simply was not true.

“No-one was attending consistently each day and the behaviour of the cats was worrying.

“Each time the cats were fed through the letterbox they tried to take the pouches of cat food due to their desperation.”

Sentencing | fined £120 and ordered to pay £120 costs each, together with a £34 victim surcharge. Five year disqualification from keeping all animals.

Great Yarmouth Mercury

Birds, Dogs, Fish, Hoarders, Multiple Species

Lurgan, County Armagh: Lisa Glendinning

June 8, 2022 misanthropic 1 Comment

CONVICTED (2022) | Lisa Glendinning, born 23 February 1984, of 13 Marlborough Park, Lurgan, Craigavon BT66 8NL – kept 15 dogs, three fish and a bird in ‘squalid’ conditions.

Among the 15 dogs at Lisa Glendinning’s filthy property were three fish and a bird, as well as the decaying carcass of another bird.

Glendinning was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering and failing to ensure the welfare of animals under Section 4 “Unnecessary Suffering” and Section 9 “Ensuring welfare of animals” of the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011.

A complaint was received in October 2020 in relation to animals being kept by Glendinning at a property in Russell Drive, Lurgan.

An Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Animal Welfare Officer visited the property on several occasions leaving a No Access Card to which no response was received.

On November 11, 2020 the Animal Welfare Officer gained access to the property upon execution of warrant and found multiple animals kept in squalid unhygienic conditions.

A total of 15 dogs, 3 fish and a bird were removed from the property following assessment of a vet who determined the animals as suffering. The decaying carcass of a bird was found within a bird cage.

Almost all of the dogs had matted coats and a number required dental treatments.

Glendinning made no effort to engage with the Animal Welfare Officer and failed to attend a formal interview in relation to the matter.

Sentencing | six-month custodial sentence relating to the Section 4 offence and a three-month custodial sentence relating to the Section 9 offence. The custodial sentences will run concurrently and are suspended for two years. 10-year disqualification order.

ArmaghI

Dogs, Violent and Sadistic Pet Abusers, Worst of the Worst

Kingston upon Hull: Jake Atkin

June 7, 2022 misanthropic 5 Comments

CONVICTED (2022) | Jake Francis Atkin, born 6 January 1998, of Chestnut Avenue, Queens Road, Hull HU5 2RH – beat a puppy unconscious and threatened to kill him.

Animal abuser Jake Atkin from Hull and his victim, Blaze — Jake Atkin claimed he had no recollection of almost beating a defencess puppy to death.

Atkin, previously of Pitt Street, west Hull, flew into a rage after the eight-week-old whippet named Blaze urinated on his leg, He then subjected the puppy to a savage beating, causing life-threatening injuries.

The steroid-addicted thug had only owned Blaze for four weeks but in that short time had already taken him to the vet twice before: once for “walking into a door” and on another occasion for “accidentally eating chocolate”.

Blaze nearly died after enduring multiple beatings at the hands of Jake Atkin from Hull

Philip Brown, prosecuting on behalf of the RSPCA, outlined the horrific events of November 27, 2021.

He said: “That day a friend of the defendant returned Blaze to him after looking after him for a while. Later she called him and they were talking and then the phone went dead.

“She called him back and he was in an exceptionally agitated state because he said ‘the dog had p****d on his leg. She lost contact again and when she got hold of him again he was still very angry and told her that if she did not collect the puppy he would ‘kill it’.

“She went over to the defendant’s home as quickly as possible. She found the puppy unconscious and he was taken to the PDSA. The vet examined him and found he had life-threatening injuries and he remained unconscious until the next day.

“The injuries included blood to his right eye and extensive swelling to his head. The vet concluded the injuries were not caused accidentally but by blunt force trauma.”

Fortunately, Blaze had made a recovery but due to his very young age it is not clear whether the injuries he sustained will have a long-lasting impact.

Mr Brown said: “Blaze has been rehomed and is recovering from his ordeal. This was a serious situation and he suffered significant pain.

“The defendant said he had a blackout and could not explain how the animal came by its injuries. It is clear he lost all self-control. He suffers from bi-polar and was taking steroids which led to his anger issues.”

Ben Hibbert, mitigating, urged magistrates to accept the recommendation of the pre-sentence report which suggested a community sentence. He said his client was not opposed to a ban on owning a dog which he accepted “was too much to take on”.

But Mr Hibbert said his client may want to own a reptile in the future and asked for the ban not to cover all animals. Thankfully, this request was declined.

Sentencing | 12-month community order with six-month mental health treatment requirement; £495 costs and surcharge. Banned from owning any animal for a minimum period of five years.

Hull Live

Dogs

Barrhead, East Renfrewshire: Lorraine Ferguson

June 7, 2022 misanthropic 1 Comment

CONVICTED (2022) | Lorraine Ferguson, born 30 November 1970, of 12D Firbank Terrace, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 2PX – for the horrendous neglect of her elderly dog.

Lorraine Ferguson's son Wully Lindsay, who was initially charged alongside his mother — Lorraine Ferguson’s yobbish son Wully Lindsay, who was initially charged alongside his mother. It’s unknown if the charges against violent career criminal Lindsay were dropped or if he is to be prosecuted separately.

Scottish SPCA officers were called out to reports of a stray dog behind a local school, and immediately contacted local police due to her horrific condition.

Lorraine Ferguson called the SSPCA helpline to advise that her collie/Staffy crossbreed named Tye had gone missing during the night, with the description given matching that of the stray found earlier that day.

When SSPCA officers attended the home Ferguson shared with son, William ‘Wully’ Lindsay who was also originally prosecuted, the former claimed Tye had recently been taken to the vet by a neighbour for treatment for ‘a fatty lump’.

Ferguson could not provide any details of the appointment or even the name of the neighbour, instantly raising suspicion.

Scottish SPCA chief inspector Laura McIntyre said: “On 24 February a Scottish SPCA animal rescue officer was called to a report of a stray dog on marshland behind Barrhead High School.

“The dog was lying next to a burn and had to be carried back to the van as she would not stand. She had a large, bleeding mass dangling from her vulva, which was impeding her ability to walk and clearly causing her a lot of discomfort.

“We took the dog to a local veterinary surgery for immediate pain relief and then transported her on to our Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for further care and veterinary treatment.

“On examination by our vets it was clear even at a distance there was a very large, pendulous mass hanging between her back legs, the surface of which was visibly raw and dripping fluid.

“This mass was attached to the dog’s vulva and swung when she moved, bumping off both of her hind legs, giving her an awkward, stilted gait. It was clearly uncomfortable for her to move and she opted to lie down most of the time unless encouraged to get up.

“The dog also had several other tumours, which were visible and palpable when close to her and should have been easily noticed by any reasonable owner.

“Given the size of the tumours, our vet estimated they were likely to have been present for at least six months for the smaller tumours and at least a year, although possibly significantly longer, for the largest tumour.
“In addition, the dog had age-related changes to her eyes and marked dental disease with inflamed gums, thick tartar and worn teeth.”

Chief Inspector Mcintyre added: “We later discovered Tye had been found straying previously by a neighbour who recognised her need for veterinary treatment and took her to a vet to be scanned for a microchip. It took Ferguson two days to collect Tye from her neighbour’s property after she was contacted.

“The neighbour advised Ferguson that the dog needed to be seen by a vet but it appears no attempt was made by Ferguson to arrange this.

“Ferguson was given several opportunities to be interviewed under caution to explain her circumstances and provide evidence of Tye receiving veterinary treatment but she ignored our subsequent attempts to contact her.

“Sadly, due to the advanced nature of the tumours, Tye’s prognosis for recovery was poor and she was put to sleep on welfare grounds to end her suffering.”

Sentencing | £540 fine. A 30-year ban on owning or keeping animals.

Glasgow Live
Scottish SPCA News

Dogs, Violent and Sadistic Pet Abusers, Worst of the Worst

Dolphinton, South Lanarkshire: Paul Ritchie

June 5, 2022 misanthropic 1 Comment

CONVICTED (2022) | Paul William Maciver Ritchie, born June 1986, of Grange Cottage, Dolphinton, West Linton EH46 7HH – kicked a stranger’s dog causing fatal injuries.

Headcase Paul Ritchie and victim Maya — Violent headcase Paul Ritchie and victim Maya

Ritchie, who runs a property website named Snapr UK, brandished a paintball gun at a woman out walking her dog with four children while screaming abuse. He then kicked the dog – an elderly Staffy named Maya – causing her to fly across the pavement. Tragically, Maya was so badly injured, she had to be put to sleep.

The woman, who has since moved away from Dolphinton, told the court she was convinced Ritchie had a real weapon and couldn’t believe what was happening as she took the youngsters for a Sunday morning stroll with her dog.

The incident sparked a major police armed response and saw Ritchie hauled before the courts, where he admitted culpably and recklessly discharging a paintball gun in the direction of the woman and four children.

He also admitted causing the dog unnecessary suffering and assaulting two police officers.

Thug Ritchie was previously jailed for 12 months in June 2021 for sending what a judge described as “vile” emails to politicians, including threats of shooting and decapitation.

His victims included former House of Commons speaker John Bercow, ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, former home secretary Amber Rudd and SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford.

Sheriff Hughes deferred sentence on Ritchie until July 2022 for background reports, including an assessment of his mental health.

Bail was continued.

Daily Record

Birds, birds of prey / raptor persecution

Pewsey, Wiltshire: Archie Watson

June 3, 2022 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2022) | gamekeeper Archie Watson, born c. 2000, of Dragon Lane, Manningford Bruce, Pewsey SN9 6JE – caught dumping dead birds of prey in a well.

Archie Watson, pictured during his court appearance, was filmed dumping dead wild birds in a well.

Watson was prosecuted after secret filming caught him dumping dead buzzards, red kites and a herring gull on the farm where he worked.

He pleaded guilty to illegally possessing dead birds of prey after the animals were found in a well within the grounds of Galteemore Farm (aka the Farm at Avebury) in Beckhampton.

The charges related to five dead buzzards, three red kites, one herring.

He also admitted three counts of failing to comply with a firearm certificate after a loaded shotgun was discovered on the seat of his unlocked vehicle.

Magistrates heard that in August 2020 the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) launched a covert investigation after they received a tip-off about a gamekeeper at Galteemore Farm killing birds of prey and throwing their remains into a well.

Prosecuting, Ashley Petchey said an investigation team from the bird conservation charity attended the farm and installed hidden cameras around the well.

Watson walked free from court with a community order. Picture: Facebook.

Footage recorded by the camera showed a male attending the site on numerous occasions and on 12 August 2020, a male was captured placing a buzzard into the well. Wiltshire Police was informed and they were able to identify him as Watson.

Armed with video footage, the force attained a search warrant under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Supported by the RSPB, Natural England and the National Wildlife Crime Unit raided two separate addresses linked to Watson – including Galteemore Farm – in September 2020.

The farm’s owner, Robert Hues, was located and gave police Watson’s address. Watson was subsequently arrested at that address.

Specially trained rescue personnel entered the well and recovered the remains of numerous birds. As well as the protected red kites, buzzards and gull, dead pheasants were also located. The remains of a sheep and the skull of an unidentified mammal were also found.

In custody, Watson told officers that the buzzard he was recorded putting into the well was found dead under a tree. He said he used the well to dispose of birds and said the leg rings were found whilst metal detecting on land in Pewsey.

Mr Petchey said the birds’ cause of death could not be ascertained, though two of the buzzards located in the well did have metal in them.

Andy Lee, defending, said his client wished to make it clear he never caused unnecessary suffering or killed any birds or animals and there is “no evidence he has done so”.

He said Watson “came into possession of those birds after they have died” having discovered them on the farm’s land after they died. He said the birds were disposed of in the well after their death to “prevent the spread of disease”.

He added that there is “no evidence he had personally persecuted” the birds.

CPS Wessex Senior Crown Prosecutor Angharad Thomas said: “This is one of the largest prosecutions of someone being in possession of dead wild birds.

“Every wild bird is protected by law and it is an offence to even be in possession of one, dead or alive.

“A huge effort has gone into growing the red kite population in the UK, so to find three of them dead in that area is alarming and will have an impact on the success of this protected species.

“The CPS takes wildlife offences very seriously and will prosecute whenever our legal test is met.”

Sentencing | 12-month community order with 180 hours of unpaid work; ordered to pay the Fairtrade Access Fund £288.

ITV News
Wiltshire999
Raptor Persecution

Bestiality / Zoophilia, Dogs, Paedophiles / Sex Offenders, Worst of the Worst

Cwmbran, South Wales: Dean Beer

June 2, 2022 misanthropic 1 Comment

CONVICTED (2022) | Dean Beer, born c. 1965, of Wentloog Close, Cwmbran NP44 3PP – filmed himself having sex with his dog and sent the footage to an unidentified party.

Depraved Beer, a father-of-two, recorded himself sexually abusing the dog, before sending the footage to another person via Facebook Messenger.

The disturbing footage was uncovered when the police went to Beer’s home after receiving information from the National Crime Agency about the uploading of an indecent image.

Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard his phone also contained two inaccessible category C photos of young girls aged between 13 and 15 and extreme pornographic images of women having penetrative sexual activity with dogs and a horse.

The defendant had also searched the term ‘dog porn’ six times.

Beer, formerly of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was described in court as having an ‘unhealthy and depraved interest in bestiality’.

The fate of the dog is unknown.

Prosecutor Maria Brannan said police received information from the National Crime Agency and officers attended the defendant’s home on July 21, 2020.

Miss Brannan said: ‘A Land Rover mobile phone was recovered. It contained two inaccessible category C images featuring girls aged between 13 and 15; three accessible extreme pornographic images and six still and two moving images of adult females having penetrative sexual activity with dogs and a horse.

‘The search term ‘dog porn’ was used six times. conversation was found on Facebook messenger between the defendant, ‘Taffy Dean’, and a person who has not been arrested.

‘The conversation concerned sexual abuse of the defendant’s dog. The other person encouraged the defendant to film himself performing a penetrative sex act on his dog. The defendant did the act and sent the film to the other person.’

Beer pleaded guilty to possession of indecent images of children; possession of an extreme pornographic image; intercourse with an animal; and publishing an obscene article.

Andrew Molloy, mitigating, said the defendant, who has no previous convictions, has now “lost his good character”. Mr Molloy said: ‘He is quite embarrassed about his conduct. He says it is out of character for him to behave in this way.

‘It is almost two years since and he has not been involved in any trouble. He has self-referred to a mental health institution and is engaging well.’
He said the defendant no longer has the dog and urged Judge David Fletcher to suspend the sentence.

But the judge said only an immediate jail sentence was appropriate.

Judge Fletcher said: “The exchanges on Facebook were some of the most sickening exchanges I have ever had to read about and deal with. You are someone who had an unhealthy and depraved interest in bestiality. Penetrating your own pet dog with your penis is as shocking as it is depraved.”

Sentencing | nine months in jail; given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for the same period. The judge ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the phone.

Staffordshire Live

Cats, Violent and Sadistic Pet Abusers

Essex: Kurt and Yoan Zouma

June 1, 2022 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2022) | professional footballers Kurt Zouma, born 27 October 1994, and Yoan Zouma, born 6 May 1998 – prosecuted for animal cruelty after a cat was captured on video being subjected to prolonged sadistic abuse for kicks.

Cat abusers Kurt Zouma (left) and his younger brother Yoan Zouma. — Kurt Zouma (left) and his younger brother Yoan Zouma. The pair are French nationals but both play for English football clubs.

West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma admitted two offences under the Animal Welfare Act by kicking a cat in the abdomen and slapping her on the head

His brother Yoan Zouma, who plays for Dagenham and Redbridge football club, admitted one count of aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring his older brother to commit an offence.

The case was brought following an RSPCA investigation after video footage was uploaded to Snapchat on February 6, 2022.

Yoan filmed the incident at his older brother’s home in Essex and posted it on Snapchat with ‘laughing’ emojis.

Kurt Zouma could be seen kicking the Bengal cat across his kitchen, before throwing a pair of shoes at her and slapping her head, while the video also showed him saying “I swear I’ll kill it”.

The footage shows Kurt Zouma attacking the pet at his £2million mansion in an unknown part of Essex.

Firstly he drops the cat and boots her in mid air across the kitchen floor.

He then chases the animal around his dining room in front of a child as the cameraman laughs.

Zouma also hurls a pair of shoes at the pet — who frantically tries to escape.

In a final clip, he is seen forcefully slapping the cat in the face — and out of the child’s arms (shockingly, the child appears to hold the cat up to be abused).

Hazel Stevens, for the prosecution, said Kurt Zouma could be heard in the video saying: “I swear I’ll kill it, I swear I’ll kill it.”

Ms Stevens said the 40-second clip appeared to have been recorded after the cats were blamed for damaging a chair.

“Kurt Zouma is determined to chastise or carry out some sort of retribution for the damage caused,” she said.

Ms Stevens added that the young woman who first saw the footage was so appalled that she cancelled a date with Yoan, saying: “I don’t think hitting a cat like that is OK – don’t bother coming today.”

Sentencing the pair, district judge Susan Holdham told them: “Both of you took part in this disgraceful and reprehensible act with this pet cat,”

“The cat looked up to you to care for its needs. On that date in February you did not provide for its needs. You must be aware that others look up to you and many young people aspire to emulate you.”

The court heard Yoan, whose contract with Dagenham and Redbridge was extended, had 80 followers on Snapchat, and only five accounts viewed it before it was deleted a few minutes after being posted.

“We are pleased there has been swift justice in this awful case and our focus now is matching these beautiful cats to the loving homes they deserve,” said RSPCA chief inspectorate officer Dermot Murphy.

“This case sends a really clear message that animals should never be treated like this, and posting videos of animals being harmed on social media for likes is abhorrent.

“We believe teaching children to treat animals with kindness will lead to a more compassionate society. We need positive role models to help us do that.”

West Ham hope Zouma can ‘learn from his mistake and move on’
The hearing in May had heard that West Ham had fined the player £250,000 and he had lost a “substantial” sponsorship deal with sportswear firm adidas.

“West Ham United wishes to make clear that we condemn in the strongest terms any form of animal abuse or cruelty,” said a statement from the Premier League club after the sentencing.

“This type of behaviour is unacceptable and is not in line with the values of the football club.

“Within 48 hours of the footage emerging, we fined Kurt the maximum available to the club.

“Every single penny of this money is now with a number of deserving charities, all dedicated to animal welfare.”

The club added: “Kurt admitted at the earliest opportunity that what he did was wrong. He has apologised without reservation.

“We hope that now the court has reached its decision, everyone will allow Kurt the chance to learn from his mistake and move on.”

Kurt Zouma’s two cats, named Bonbon and Cherie, were seized by police on February 9, 2022, and taken to be examined by a vet before being taken into the care of the RSPCA.

Cherie and Bonbon can now be rehomed following the conclusion of the cruelty case against their owner.

Both cats were signed over to the RSPCA by Kurt Zouma at the first court hearing so will soon be matched with a loving new home.

Speaking after the hearing, RSPCA chief inspectorate officer Dermot Murphy said: “We are pleased there has been swift justice in this awful case and our focus now is matching these beautiful cats to the loving homes they deserve.

“This case sends a really clear message that animals should never be treated like this, and posting videos of animals being harmed on social media for likes is abhorrent.

“We believe teaching children to treat animals with kindness will lead to a more compassionate society. We need positive role models to help us do that.”

Sentencing |
Kurt Zouma: 180 hours of community service over 12 months; court costs of nearly £9,000. Five-year ban on owning cats.
Yoan Zouma:140 hours of community service.

BBC News

Update | September 2023

It was reported that David Moyes had appointed Kurt Zouma as West Ham’s new captain – a mere 19 months after he terrorised a helpless cat.

In contrast, the manager of the French national side, Didier Deschamps, who publicly criticised Zouma when the revelations of his animal cruelty broke, has omitted him from selection for France ever since.

Reptiles / Exotics

Stockport, Greater Manchester: James McAlonan

June 1, 2022 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2022) | James McAlonan, born 29 October 1977, of Devon Close, Brinnington, Stockport SK5 8DD – neglected a snake, who had to be put to sleep.

James McAlonan and his boa constrictor Bella, who lost her life due to his neglect.

McAlonan was convicted of neglecting a female seven-feet boa constrictor named Bella. She was kept in a vivarium which measured just 4ft by 2ft.

He admitted two charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 of causing unnecessary suffering and failing to meet the needs of the boa constrictor.

McAlonan was keeping a number of reptiles at his home, including turtles, but Bella was found to be suffering from a serious mouth infection for which vet treatment had not been sought.

“Her skin was scabbed and bleeding, and she was living in ‘inadequate conditions’ in a vivarium whose internal temperature was too low for a snake to thrive,” said the RSPCA. “The enclosure was also too small for the snake, who was seven-foot in length.”

RSPCA Inspector Demi Hodby was asked to attend McAlonan’s flat by police, who executed a warrant there on February 18, 2021, after reports the boa constrictor was roaming around loose inside.

In a witness statement to the court, Inspector Hodby, said Bella was ‘very cold’ to touch, the temperature of the vivarium was between 13.3C and 13.8C and there was no food or water laid down for her.

She said: “She was unable to close her mouth and appeared to have a mouth infection as there was saliva around the area. There was a large lump under her chin and her skin was scabby and bleeding in places, while she appeared to be in a very bad shed.”

McAlonan allowed the inspector to take Bella to a vet, but sadly the reptile’s health was so poor that she had to be put to sleep. Vet Aiden Raftery said in his expert report to the court the snake was suffering from painful mouth lesions and combined with other skin abnormalities it would not have been possible to cure her.

The RSPCA said the vet stated the snake should have been in a vivarium of at least 7ft by 3ft4″.

Mr Raftery said in his report: “Failure to provide the correct environmental temperature will have predisposed this animal to infections. The area of infection in the rostral area of the mouth would have taken many weeks to reach the state it was at.”

In mitigation, the court was told that McAlonan had signed over the snake to the RSPCA voluntarily.

Speaking after the case, Inspector Hodby said: “This snake died because of poor husbandry as the temperatures she was being kept at meant she developed a viral infection. Caring for a snake like a boa requires more expert knowledge and he should have done his research.”

Sentencing | 12-month community sentence with 75 hours of unpaid work and15 rehabilitation activity days; £400 costs. Banned from keeping exotic animals for just two years (expires June 2024).

Manchester Evening News

UK Animal Cruelty Files

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