CONVICTED (2024) | Ivy Rusher, born 28 October 1985, previously of Tower Close, Abingdon OX14 5US, but now of The Malthouse, Ashbury, Swindon SN6 8NB – for the mistreatment of five cats and a terrapin turtle.
![RSPCA prosecution of Ivy Rusher and David Ebsworth aka David Clarke from Abingdon, Oxfordshire - for cruelty to cats and a terrapin turtle.](https://ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IvyRusher_DavidEbsworth_Abingdon003.jpg)
Rusher was found guilty, alongside partner David Ebsworth aka David Clarke, of failing in their duty to ensure the welfare of an animal.
![RSPCA prosecution of Ivy Rusher and David Ebsworth aka David Clarke from Abingdon, Oxfordshire - for cruelty to cats and a terrapin turtle.](https://ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IvyRusher_DavidEbsworth_Abingdon001.jpg)
The couple failed to ensure five cats and a terrapin were provided with a suitable environment, a suitable diet, and failing to ensure the animals exhibited normal behaviour patterns while living in Abingdon.
![RSPCA prosecution of Ivy Rusher and David Ebsworth aka David Clarke from Abingdon, Oxfordshire - for cruelty to cats and a terrapin turtle.](https://ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IvyRusher_DavidEbsworth_Abingdon002.jpg)
Ebsworth is being dealt with in separate court hearings.
Sentencing | 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. Costs of £239. No mention of a ban.