CONVICTED (2018) | Natalie Botham (aka Natalie Western), born c. 1978, Berkshire Court, Leslie Street, Eastbourne BN22 8JE – neglected her two dogs.
Botham was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to Staffy Princess, by failing to address the causes of poor body condition and weight loss, which resulted in her emaciated, collapsed and unconscious state.
She was also found guilty of failing to take steps to meet the needs of another Staffy called Smooch.
The condition or fate of the dogs was not reported.
The cases were brought by the RSPCA and the verdicts were proved in her absence.
Sentencing was adjourned until March 15 2018 for reports to be prepared; however no further details are available.