CONVICTED (2011) | Tracey Munden (also known as Tracey Clarke), born 3 January 1972, of Lime Grove, Bromsgrove B61 8LX – left several animals to starve to death
Following reports from concerned members of the public, RSPCA inspectors raided Munden’s former home in Hathaway Close, Dines Green, Worcester and were met with a scene of horror.
Inspectors discovered a dead Staffordshire bull terrier in a cage without any food or water, an extremely underweight bull mastiff, two chihuahuas and a Yorkshire terrier. The Yorkie was described as being “close to death”.
An emaciated water dragon lizard that had been left in an unheated vivarium was also found.
Munden spouted the usual excuses about personal problems and depression. Thankfully the judge saw through the excuses and jailed her. Munden wept hysterically as she was handcuffed and led away.
Sentencing: 18-week prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for ten years (expired September 2021).