CONVICTED (2020) | Venezia Marie Strudwick, born 13 November 1994, of Lucas Road, Sudbury CO10 2WR – filmed kicking a dog in the ribs and dragging her by the lead.
The RSPCA was contacted on February 8, 2020, by a witness who had recorded Strudwick roughly handling her dog, a black German Shepherd called Jana, and kicking her in the side.
The video showed Strudwick shouting and swearing at the dog, before yanking her on the lead as she put a rubbish bag in the bin.
A few moments later, Strudwick kicked the dog in the abdomen area with the side of her foot, causing her to yelp.
After being questioned by RSPCA inspector Nicky Thorne, Strudwick became “very aggressive” and denied kicking Jana, who appeared “subdued” and carried her head and tail low.
A different RSPCA inspector and police officers arrived at the address on February 13 and seized Jana, who was placed under the care of the welfare charity.
At a check-up, vets found Jana had suffered inflammation around her throat.
Strudwick pleaded not guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act, but she was found guilty and banned from keeping animals, with the exception of fish, for three years.
Magistrates warned Strudwick she was lucky to avoid a prison sentence.
Jana has remained in the care of the RSPCA since February, where she is waiting to be rehomed with owners with no other pets who can continue her positive training.
Inspector Thorne added: “I am so pleased that we were able to help Jana and that she can now live the rest of her life without fear.
“This case demonstrates how important it is to understand your pet’s behaviour and how your actions can actually magnify any perceived problems rather than solve them.
“It is never acceptable to physically abuse your dog.”
Sentencing | ordered to pay a total of £735. Banned from keeping animals apart from fish for just three years (expired December 2023). Deprivation order for Jana.
If you haven’t got the patience to train your Dog.
Don’t have them in the first place.
I agree, also should have been a ten year ban at least.
TOTALLY AGREE x
Now moved to 94 Aldborough Road, Upminster to hide! Disgusting!
And I see she’s now back on Facebook as well so I’ve updated the post with the link and a couple of mugshots. Thanks for the info on her new address.
Now moving again!!!!
Hi anyone reading this: I’m the lucky person who now owns Jana! We adopted her April 2021 and she is such a blessing in our lives. I would genuinely be so lost without her. She is so gentle and polite, and despite the cruelty of her previous owner, she ADORES people, always going up to anyone for pets (and treats!). She is absolutely spoiled but she deserves it since she’s such a good girl. She’s now 11 and a half and having a great time living her best life. I’m so glad I can say that Jana’s story will at least have a happy ending. 🙂
Wonderful news. Thanks for the update. Hugs to Jana x
Bless you for rescuing her along with our wonderful RSPCA. This woman is evil. Apparently she has been keeping a cat locked up in her flat. She should not be anywhere near animals – even fish! xx
Bless you and Jana ❤️❤️