CONVICTED (2016) | Charlotte Giles, born c. 1965, of Water Lane travellers site, Ulcombe, Maidstone ME17 1DL – chained two dogs to dilapidated kennels in back yard
When RSPCA inspectors visited Giles’s address in June 2016 they found German shepherd Shadow and West Highland terrier Benji living in filthy conditions, visibly malnourished and poorly maintained.
Shadow had an infected wound on his neck which was caused by the chain he was wearing and had not been treated by Giles. Both dogs were taken away by the inspectors.
Giles admitted three offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006: one of causing unnecessary suffering relating to Shadow’s injury and two of failing to provide suitable diets and environments for the dogs.
RSPCA inspect Ellie Burt, who attended the property, said: “Poor Shadow and Benji suffered needlessly.
“This was a very upsetting case and it was very sad to see that the condition of these dogs had been allowed to deteriorate.
“Thankfully, we can now find them the loving homes they deserve.”
Sentence: 250 hours of unpaid work; deprivation order meaning all pets will be taken from her. Banned from keeping any animals for 10 years (expires September 2026).
Thankfully the Dogs were Rescued in time and Treated and Rehomed.