CONVICTED (2023) | Natalie Greenaway, born 30 September 1981 and Geoffrey Greenaway, age tbc, of 39 West Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2DB – failed to provide urgent veterinary care for their elderly dog.
The RSPCA attended the couple’s address in June 2023 where they were shown Taz who was in a very poor condition.
She was severely underweight with a body condition score of 0.5/5.. Her hips, spine and ribs were all clearly visible.
Both back legs looked to be deformed at the stifle joints. She had very little to no muscle coverage.
Taz was signed over to the RSPCA and taken to a vet to be examined where it was evident that she was gravely unwell.
She was underweight and had multiple pressure sores; many nails were growing into her pads and her back legs were weak and stiff.
She had horrendous teeth with food and hair stuck in them, bad ears, fleas and untreated cruciate ligaments.
As a result of these clinical findings, the vet stated Taz was suffering and immediate pain relief was given.
Following a full clinical examination, the vet concluded Taz was in pain associated with pressure sores, dental disease and ingrown nails – her state of emaciation was adding to her suffering.
Sadly, Taz was in such a poor state of health, a vet decided to put her to sleep to end to her suffering.
In mitigation, the Greenaways conceded they could have done significantly more to address their loyal pet’s deteriorating health. They said they had buried their heads in the sand in the hope things would get better.
The court heard that Natalie Greenaway had “mental health” issues and had suffered a family bereavement.
Speaking after the case Inspector Emma Beynon said: “This suffering could have been prevented by adequate attention and appropriate veterinary treatment.
“It is vital owners provide veterinary care should their animal need it – which was not the case for poor Taz.”
Sentencing | each received an 18-week custodial sentence suspended for 18 months; 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement; 150 hours of unpaid work; £150 cost and £154 victim surcharge. Both were banned from keeping all animals for life.
Mental health again. No excuse. I suffer with mth as well as other conditions but I still manage to get my dog seen by the vets.
I hope karma hits you big time.
And you suffer like the poor dog.
Evil horrible fuc@ing junkie bitch
Karma go get it !!!!