CONVICTED (2014) | backyard breeder Joanne Terry, born 03/07/1981, of 10 Winfields, Pitsea, Basildon SS13 1HQ – involved in dog-fighting, severe animal neglect, two dogs dead.
Joanne Terry, formerly of Third Avenue, Dagenham, was convicted and banned for life from owning any animal after being found guilty of animal cruelty offences. One of the dogs was in such a poor condition that he had to be put to sleep.
Despite the appalling nature of her crimes, Terry escaped a prison sentence.
Barking and Dagenham’s Street Enforcement team visited Terry’s home on 1 October 2013 when neighbours raised concerns. There they found two dogs attacking a dead dog in the rear garden. That dog had been killed in a dog fight.
During the visit, the officers also found a litter of eight bulldog-type dogs. The officers were concerned about the welfare and condition of the puppies so applied for a warrant to seize the dogs.
On 4 October 2013, the officers, dog warden and police recovered the eight puppies. The officers heard whining and found two emaciated adult bulldogs and recovered them as well.
All adult dogs and puppies were examined by a local vet but the adult male was so badly neglected that he had to be put to sleep. Following the conviction, the court gave custody of the dogs to the Council for rehoming.
Sentence: eight-week suspended prison sentence, £380 fine for animal cruelty, life ban on owning any animal.
Source (removed) Barking and Dagenham Post
What is the deal with the light sentence? She deserves to be behind bars.
She Is Not Safe Around That Child.
As She Is Obviously Not Capable Of Looking After Anything.
As She Is Mentally Disturbed.
Have Social Services Been Informed.