CONVICTED (2018) | Sarah-Jane Gilmore, born c. 1992, formerly of Douglas Terrace, Ballymena – allowed her pet dog to become dehydrated, anaemic and lethargic.
Mother-of-two Gilmore pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a Boxer-type dog named Broxi, who was found in an emaciated condition while in her care.
When examined by a veterinary surgeon, Broxi was found to be dehydrated, anaemic and lethargic requiring hospitalisation and the administration of intravenous fluids.
The vet concluded the dog had been suffering.
Sentencing: Gilmore was fined £100 and ordered to pay legal costs of £200, court costs of £34, an offender levy of £15 and veterinary costs of £150.
A council application to disqualify Gilmore from keeping animals were rejected by the court.