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CONVICTED | Luke Wilcock, 26, and Morgan Hawksworth, 22, from , NE Lincolnshire - abused a kitten to death. The six-mo...
04/06/2026

CONVICTED | Luke Wilcock, 26, and Morgan Hawksworth, 22, from , NE Lincolnshire - abused a kitten to death.

The six-month-old kitten, named Stirling, died from multiple injuries sustained during at least three separate incidents of physical abuse.

The RSPCA said Wilcock initially called the vet for advice and when he took the kitten in for emergency assessment, the pet was "already dead with a copious amount of blood present at the mouth" and rib injuries.

Suspicion was raised after records showed the cat had previously been treated in November 2023 for injuries reportedly caused by a fall, and the case was then referred to the RSPCA.

Post‑mortem examination found repeated trauma including multiple fractures sustained over different time periods.

There was also evidence of attempts to suffocate the cat.

Wilcock and Hawksworth both denied causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal but were convicted after a trial.

The court heard in mitigation that Wilcock had "health issues and was immature".

Speaking after the hearing, RSPCA Chief Inspector Tom Hutton said: "The actions in this case were of astonishing cruelty to a defenceless animal.

"It is heartbreaking as Stirling was so young when he died and he had to endure such unnecessary pain and suffering during this short life."

Sentencing |
Wilcock: jailed for three and a half years. Lifetime ban.
Hawksworth: 26‑week prison sentence suspended for 12 months 10-year ban.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2025ee89p4o

CONVICTED | Michelle Moran, 63, from , , Merseyside - drowned her elderly dog in a lake. On September 29, 2025, Moran ...
04/06/2026

CONVICTED | Michelle Moran, 63, from , , Merseyside - drowned her elderly dog in a lake.

On September 29, 2025, Moran threw her 16-year-old Jack Russell, Gypsy, into a boating lake off Gautby Road in and callously walked away, leaving her to drown. The dog's body was recovered from the lake by a member of the public a day later and an appeal was posted to Facebook.

In a statement presented to the court, RSPCA Inspector Anthony Joynes, who investigated for the animal charity, said: "[Moran] said she'd seen on social media the following day that Gypsy had been found dead in the lake and she knew she 'shouldn't have done it'."

Moran said she was sorry for her actions, telling the inspector: "All I remember is throwing her in and walking away."

She claimed Gypsy was suffering from tumours and deteriorating eyesight, although neither condition had been confirmed by a veterinary professional.

Inspector Joynes visited the scene and found that the lake was surrounded by a concrete wall which would have made it extremely difficult for a small dog, particularly one that was elderly, weak or unwell, to climb out of the water.

A veterinary examination revealed Gypsy weighed just 3.7kg. She was also found to have blood around her mouth and nose.

The court heard Moran had cited financial difficulties as the reason she did not pursue euthanasia through a veterinary practice.

Following the sentencing, Inspector Joynes described the incident as "an extremely callous act".

"She had a responsibility to seek veterinary care if she believed Gypsy was seriously unwell," he said. "To take her to a lake and throw her in beggars belief. Poor Gypsy would have suffered a horrendous death."

Sentencing | 17 weeks' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months; curfew; 25 days of 'rehabilitation'. Lifetime ban.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/saw-dead-dog-facebook-knew-34067243

Justice for gypsy

CONVICTED | Jawad Nadeem, 21, from , Berkshire: left one 'security' dog in the boot of a car on the hottest day of the ...
02/06/2026

CONVICTED | Jawad Nadeem, 21, from , Berkshire: left one 'security' dog in the boot of a car on the hottest day of the year and kept another in a tiny cage in direct sunlight.

Nadeem pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering and failing to meet the duty of care under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

The offence took place on Wordsworth Road in Slough on June 19, 2025.

Police were called at 12.50pm and found a German Shepherd locked inside the boot of a car.

Nadeem, the registered owner of the vehicle, admitted to police that he had left the dog in the boot for at least three hours.

The unnamed dog was found distressed, dehydrated, and overheating and was taken to a veterinary clinic for emergency treatment.

Vets also discovered he had an untreated degenerative condition in his rear leg that required surgery.

The following day, neighbours reported that Nadeem had placed another German Shepherd in a wire crate in direct sunlight in a rear garden.

By the time police and council officers arrived, both Nadeem and the dog had left the property.

He was later traced to Royal Holloway, University of London, where he was arrested.

During police questioning, Nadeem gave a no-comment interview and refused to say where he had left the second dog.

Ian Blake who led the investigation for Slough Borough Council said: "It was also believed that there were more than just these two dogs involved in this as Jawad Nadeem appeared to be operating as a so-called Security Dog Handler regularly transporting dogs in this activity."

Following a council prosecution, Nadeem initially pleaded not guilty but later changed his plea to guilty.

During sentencing, Nadeem claimed he needed a dog for work purposes.

The only dog located, the German Shepherd found in the car, made a full recovery, received necessary surgery, and has since been rehomed as a family pet.

Sentencing | 200 hours of unpaid work; ordered to pay prosecution costs of £5,102 and a £114 victim surcharge. He is banned from owning, keeping, or being involved with animals for 10 years.

https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/26159500.slough-man-banned-owning-animals-keeping-dog-hot-car/

02/06/2026

CONVICTED | Leslie Hill, 61, from , south - caught on doorbell camera stamping on his dog

The RSPCA brought the prosecution against Hill after it received footage showing Hill abusing the bull-breed dog outside his home on September 29, 2025.

The video shows Hill stamping on the dog, Darcy, on the doorstep of the property, causing her to yelp in pain.

Further footage from inside the communal entrance hall shows him stamping twice more on the dog’s head. This video hasn't been released due to its distressing nature.

On May 21, Hill pleaded guilty to an offence under the Animal Welfare Act.

He was formally deprived of ownership of Darcy.

Sentencing | up to 20 days of 'rehabilitation'; ordered to pay a £200 fine; victim surcharge of £114 and prosecution costs of £85. Nine-year ban.

https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/26155389.video-shows-moment-bermondsey-owner-attacks-dog/

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1022651926891382

CONVICTED | Craig Taylor, 36, from Woodside, AB24 – left his puppy to endure a severe, untreated skin conditionTaylor...
30/05/2026

CONVICTED | Craig Taylor, 36, from Woodside, AB24 – left his puppy to endure a severe, untreated skin condition

Taylor was jailed for 28 days after a Scottish SPCA investigation revealed he left his seven-month-old pet in pain with a severe skin condition and flea infestation.

Shar pei crossbreed Tank was discovered in Taylor’s sparsely furnished flat with severe inflammation across his body and deep scratches on his neck.

After the Scottish SPCA flagged the animal welfare concern, inspectors explicitly booked multiple veterinary appointments for the dog.

But Taylor repeatedly failed to attend, ignored follow-up visits, and behaved aggressively toward inspectors when confronted.

Tank was legally removed from the property under a warrant and taken into the care of the Scottish SPCA to receive necessary emergency treatment.

In the dock, Taylor, who has a history of violent criminality, admitted one count of causing a dog unnecessary suffering by failing to seek veterinary treatment for him.

Defence solicitor Christopher Maitland told the court that Taylor’s drug addiction issues were at the root of him not getting help for the dog.

Sheriff Morag McLaughlin fined Taylor £1,000 but gave him no time to pay, meaning he will serve nearly a month in prison instead.

After being prescribed treatment for his condition, Tank was transported to the Scottish SPCA’s Highlands and Islands centre to further recover and be cared for.

He was rehomed in October 2025 and is settling in well to his new home.

The inspector said: “This was an awful case of neglect where the owner failed to seek urgent veterinary treatment for his dog, which resulted in his unnecessary pain and suffering.

“I am pleased that we have managed to get justice for Tank and that he is no longer in distress.”

Sentencing | 28-day prison sentence. Five-year ban on owning or keeping any animals.

https://ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org/woodside-aberdeen-craig-taylor/

https://www.scottishspca.org/news/taylor-jailed-after-leaving-dog-untreated-skin-disease-2026/

CONVICTED | wildlife persecutor Rhys Ebenezer, 27, from Llangeitho, , Ceredigion SY25 – left three injured Patterdale t...
30/05/2026

CONVICTED | wildlife persecutor Rhys Ebenezer, 27, from Llangeitho, , Ceredigion SY25 – left three injured Patterdale terriers in chronic pain without vital veterinary treatment.

In a case brought by the RSPCA, Ebenezer admitted four offences under the Animal Welfare Act relating to the severe neglect and prolonged suffering of three of his dogs.

RSPCA officers Holly Brown and Darryl Thomas first visited Ebenezer’s property in the village of Llangeitho on 29 September 2025 after receiving alerts that injured dogs were being kept in kennels.

The officers had immediate concerns for two of the dogs: four-year-old Charlie and two-year-old Twig, both Patterdale terriers and housed in the kennels.

Animal Rescue Officer Brown said in her witness statement: “Twig was curled up in her bed and appeared very lethargic and subdued.

“I observed a large blue bandage on her front right leg. [I was] informed that Twig had been involved in the fight with the other dog ‘Champ’ who was at the vets with Rhys Ebenezer and that they had injured each other fighting through the bars of the kennels.”

She continued: “Charlie appeared bright, alert and active. He appeared in underweight body condition of 3/9. His ribs were easily visible and his waist was very ‘sucked in’.

“I observed that Charlie was covered all over his body in scars and healing wounds in different stages of healing. Some appeared much more recent and others appeared healed… I was concerned by a wound on the inside of his front left leg and the inside of his back left leg.”

Ebenezer told the officers that Champ had already been put to sleep. He used an excavator to exhume the dog’s body from a remote mountain field for investigators.

In his witness statement, Animal Rescue Officer Thomas stated: “Using torches, the officers examined the deceased dog and I could see that this dog had what I would describe as a de-gloving injury to both sides of its lower jaw, and a chunk of its nose was missing.”

The veterinary surgeon who examined Champ’s body reported injuries to his chin, nostril and ear, noting that the severe chin injury had occurred “at least two weeks prior to euthanasia”, and that these wounds would have caused him “chronic pain and discomfort”.

The vet added, in his statement: “It is my expert opinion that clearly all three dogs – Twig, Charlie and Champ – were caused to suffer as a consequence of the injuries that they had sustained.”

Ebenezer initially claimed the severe facial and body scarring on the dogs came from “ratting”, but veterinary experts concluded the wounds were inconsistent with this.

In mitigation, the court noted Ebenezer’s lack of prior history, his early guilty plea, and positive character assessments from his employer.

Sentencing | 18-week custodial suspended for two years; six-month curfew order; 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days; barred from travelling abroad for 12 months. Ordered to pay £6,410.92 in costs and a £154 victim surcharge. Disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years.

https://ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org/llangeitho-ceredigion-rhys-ebenezer/

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/real-life/man-ordered-pay-more-6k-34028890

CONVICTED | Amy Ashbrook, 36, from , , Wales - starved and neglected a French bulldog, a kitten, and five hens.In a st...
28/05/2026

CONVICTED | Amy Ashbrook, 36, from , , Wales - starved and neglected a French bulldog, a kitten, and five hens.

In a statement provided to the court, RSPCA Inspector Mark Roberts described his visit to Ashbrook's address. He wrote: “On arrival I noticed the garden itself was full of junk and rubbish including an overflowing skip. There was also a very small chicken coop on the ground containing five adult chickens.

“These birds were in very cramped conditions with very little room to move around or spread their wings. There was no food or water available and the base of the coop was covered in a thick layer of faeces.”

He said: “On entering the kitchen I saw a tan coloured French bulldog in a cage to the left of the door. The cage didn’t have a base in it, just bare wire and the dog was lying on a tea towel.

"This dog was in very poor body condition with one out of nine body condition score and had open pressure sores on his back end and another open wound on his spine just forward of his hips.

“Also of concern was the fact that this dog did not react when we entered the kitchen, he just lay there curled up.”

Inspector Roberts said: “My immediate concern was for Reggie. He was still not showing any interest in what was going on around him.”

Ashbrook agreed that Reggie and a “lethargic kitten” called Baguette could be taken to a vet.

Veterinary examination found the kitten was anaemic due to a large flea infestation.

Reggie was found to be emaciated and had untreated open pressure sores, an open wound on his spine and discharge from both eyes.

The chickens were also examined and were said to be “very underweight" and infested with mites but "bright and alert”.

All animals were signed over to the RSPCA and have since been happily rehomed.

Following sentencing Inspector Roberts said: “Every animal deserves to be treated with kindness and respect and if you have a pet you are responsible for making sure they are happy and healthy.”

Sentencing | 12-month community order with 20 days of 'rehab'; ordered to pay a £200 fine and a £ 114 victim surcharge.Banned from keeping all animals for TWO years.

https://ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org/shotton-flintshire-amy-ashbrook/

https://nation.cymru/news/woman-failed-to-meet-the-needs-of-dog-kitten-and-hens/

‼️ RSPCA Appeal ‼️ | , NW : dog’s body found on the footpath by Grand Union Cana. RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Fenya Ha...
26/05/2026

‼️ RSPCA Appeal ‼️ | , NW : dog’s body found on the footpath by Grand Union Cana.

RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Fenya Haraldsen-Nodder said: “A member of the public made the upsetting discovery on Wednesday evening (20 May) and called it in.

“The body is that of a small terrier-type dog. Unfortunately the body was quite badly decomposed meaning it wasn’t possible to see whether it was a male or female but one distinctive feature is that there is a large patch of fur missing on the stomach.

“There was no collar and no microchip so we’re not sure where this little dog has come from and we’d like to hear from anyone who might have information that could help our enquiries.”

Anyone with information should contact the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018 and leave a message for Fenya Haraldsen-Nodder.

https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/upsetting-discovery-body-decomposing-dog-34010161

‼️ Owner's Appeal ‼️ | , West : runaway 5-month-old puppy found deceased after being thrown from a car 💔🐾🌈 Sally, pict...
26/05/2026

‼️ Owner's Appeal ‼️ | , West : runaway 5-month-old puppy found deceased after being thrown from a car 💔🐾🌈

Sally, pictured, ran away from her owner on Sunday evening after being startled by boys on bikes. She was last seen in the vicinity of Gunnesbury Park before disappearing.

Then yesterday morning her owner received a devastating call from a vet to say that Sally had been handed in to them deceased by a group of people.

The group said they had seen her being thrown out a car window near Safestore or Porsche garage on Great West Road, Chiswick W4 4LZ. No further details are currently available.

If you have any information, please contact Sally's owner via the post below and let's see if we can help her get some justice for her precious pup.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lostmisingorstolendogs/posts/4354845554730665/

CONVICTED | Tara Myles, 33, from , Dorset DT4 – starved and neglected a French bulldog until she was so unwell she had ...
26/05/2026

CONVICTED | Tara Myles, 33, from , Dorset DT4 – starved and neglected a French bulldog until she was so unwell she had to be put to sleep.

Mother-of-two Myles pleaded guilty to an animal welfare offence, following an investigation by the RSPCA.

Her victim was a seven-year-old French bulldog called Mali, who became severely malnourished and dehydrated after being denied food or water over a prolonged period.

Myles’ partner eventually took the stricken pet to a vet by which time she was in a collapsed state, emaciated and doubly incontinent. The vet had no option but to put Mali to sleep to end her awful suffering.

In their report to the court, the vet wrote of Mali: “’On initial observation, it was clear that she was moribund … and very weak. We had to double check she was still alive.

“Mali was very quiet, depressed and only able to lift her head slightly, she was dull but seemed aware of her surroundings and appeared fearful.

“She was emaciated with a body condition score of 0-1 out of 9 (the lowest possible rating) and her mucous membranes were very pale white in colour and dry to the touch.

“The claws on all four of her feet were very overgrown and one of them had actually grown into her digital pad by approximately 1cm – this was surrounded by a purulent discharge.

“There was sufficient evidence from the physical exam to state that Myles had not met the basic welfare needs of her dog for a duration of months."

In mitigation, Myles said she was “struggling with difficulties in her personal life and her mental health”.

Following the sentencing, RSPCA Inspector Patrick Bailey, who investigated for the animal welfare charity, said: “The circumstances surrounding Mali’s death are tragic, and were caused because her owner showed shocking disregard for her welfare. Anyone could tell just from a glance that she was in desperate need.”

Sentencing | ordered to pay a £200 fine, £400 costs and a £80 victim surcharge. 10-year ban.

https://ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org/weymouth-dorset-tara-myles/

https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/26134834.weymouth-woman-banned-keeping-animals-dogs-death/

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