CONVICTED (2022) | Lisa Glendinning, born 23 February 1984, of 13 Marlborough Park, Lurgan, Craigavon BT66 8NL – kept 15 dogs, three fish and a bird in ‘squalid’ conditions.

Glendinning was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering and failing to ensure the welfare of animals under Section 4 “Unnecessary Suffering” and Section 9 “Ensuring welfare of animals” of the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011.

A complaint was received in October 2020 in relation to animals being kept by Glendinning at a property in Russell Drive, Lurgan.

An Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Animal Welfare Officer visited the property on several occasions leaving a No Access Card to which no response was received.

On November 11, 2020 the Animal Welfare Officer gained access to the property upon execution of warrant and found multiple animals kept in squalid unhygienic conditions.

A total of 15 dogs, 3 fish and a bird were removed from the property following assessment of a vet who determined the animals as suffering. The decaying carcass of a bird was found within a bird cage.

Almost all of the dogs had matted coats and a number required dental treatments.

Glendinning made no effort to engage with the Animal Welfare Officer and failed to attend a formal interview in relation to the matter.

Sentencing | six-month custodial sentence relating to the Section 4 offence and a three-month custodial sentence relating to the Section 9 offence. The custodial sentences will run concurrently and are suspended for two years. 10-year disqualification order.

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