Owner of neglected dogs banned from having pets

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.

She appeared at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court last month.

At another hearing there this week magistrates told Giles her offences were so serious she must carry out 250 hours of unpaid work within the next year.

They also imposed a deprivation order meaning all pets will be taken from her and she was banned from keeping any animals for a decade.

Ellie Burt, an RSPCA inspector 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.”