CONVICTED (2013) | Kathleen Ann Crowley, born 07/11/1964, partner David Wright born c. 1967, and daughter Vanessa Chantelle Crowley, born 23/09/1990, previously all of Canterbury Avenue, Bradford BD5 – convicted of animal welfare offences after a starving dog was found buried under a pile of bikes in garden and three others in filthy condition.
Kathleen Crowley, who as of 2019 is living in Curlew Street, Bradford BD5 9RE, subjected a German shepherd found buried under a pile of bikes in her garden to months of despicable neglect. The unnamed dog was so malnourished and unwell he had to be put down.
Crowley’s daughter Vanessa Crowley, most recent known address Little Horton Lane, Bradford BD5 9DG, and partner David Wright also lived at the address and joined her in the dock. They both pleaded guilty to failing to provide dogs with a suitable environment.
The dog was discovered by an RSPCA officer who visited Crowley’s home.
Three bull terriers were also discovered living in poor conditions at the property.
Nigel Monaghan, prosecuting for the RSPCA, described how floors in the house were “filthy” and the kitchen “covered with dirt and grime”.
Maria Temkow, mitigating, said she had health difficulties and was unable to look after herself or animals.
A neighbour, who lived next door to the defendants, said: ‘I have seen the dog on a few occasions in the garden whimpering.
‘The dog always looked tired and unenergetic.
‘The smell was so bad that in the summer we could not even open the windows.”
Sentencing:
Kathleen Crowley – two-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months
Vanessa Crowley – 12-month community order with a 15-day activity condition and ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid work.
David Wright – 12-month community order with 50 hours’ unpaid work.
The defendants were ordered to pay £260 towards costs which totalled more than £5,000.
All three were banned from keeping animals for life.