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BBC News
16-05-2025
- BBC News
Darwen woman left dog to die in empty house after fire
A woman who left her dog to die in her house after she moved out has been banned from keeping animals. Rachel Maxwell was put in a hotel after a fire and flood at her home in Darwen, Lancashire, but did not tell anyone she had Shih Tzu Jasper. When the RSPCA went to 49-year-old Maxwell's home, the dead pet was "barely recognisable as a dog". She pleaded guilty at Blackburn Magistrate's Court to an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and was banned from having animals for 10 years. Warning: This report contains distressing images. The RSPCA became involved after a housing officer found Jasper's body in the house in Ellenshaw Close in April dog was severely underweight and its fur completely matted. "It was impossible to tell which part was its head, limbs or tail," RSPCA animal rescue officer Zoe Fursman said. Maxwell was not there when the RSPCA went to the house, but "did not seem at all shocked or saddened" when told of the dog's death.A post mortem examination concluded the dog, which weighed only 3.4kg (7lbs), had probably died from extreme weight loss. But the RSPCA told the court the cause of the weight loss might have been an illness preventing absorption of nutrients, rather than a lack of court heard a vet had said the dog had probably suffered for at least a month before its death. 'Truly heart-breaking' Maxwell had not told housing officers about the dog and so was not put in a dog-friendly hotel. Later, when she revealed she had a pet, she claimed it was being looked after by her daughter. The court heard Maxwell was "well-intentioned but incompetent" when it came to caring for Jasper, and was also dealing with mental health claimed that she had returned to the property to feed Jasper after he returned from her daughter's house, the RSPCA inspector Will Lamping said: "Jasper had clearly been suffering for a long time. "It's unknown how long he went without appropriate food, or how long he was left alone in the house. "But what is clear is that he would have been scared, confused and in a lot of pain. "There were missed opportunities to take him to a vet before he got into such a horrific state, and the fact his death was so needless is truly heart-breaking."Maxwell was also given a 12-month community order and 20 rehabilitation activity days. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre baby shower
Winnipeg Watch There are 800 baby animals that need care. CTV's Ainsley McPhail learns how you can help
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stacey Solomon puffs on a cigarette by the side of the road as stressed-out star leaves vets in tears
Stacey Solomon was seen smoking by the side of the road and looking emotional as she left the vets with her dog Teddy on Wednesday. The TV presenter, 35, revealed last month the heartbreaking news that she could lose her beloved dog Teddy, a cocker spaniel, in the coming weeks but she later took to social media to reveal he was doing much better now, much to the relief of her followers. Stacey had said Teddy fell unwell as a result of a predisposed condition the family were not aware of and explained that the next few weeks were crucial for the pooch, and even if the rescue dog survives, 'he may not fully recover.' The wholesome TV star, who is rarely seen smoking, was seen looking downcast as she headed back to her car with her beloved dog on a lead. There was a visible 'no smoking' sign on the wall of the vets, so Stacey walked over to the kerbside to smoke. Stacey Solomon puffed on a cigarette by the side of the road as the stressed-out star left vets in tears with hrr dog Teddy on Wednesday Stacey struggled to contain her emotions as she feared for hre dog's health - who she has since said it doing much better And after finishing the consultation with the specialist, the star took a moment to debrief while sat on a curb next to her car. Appearing deep in thought, she lit up a cigarette and spent time on her phone before gathering her thoughts and driving back home. Following the vet visit, Stacey took to her Instagram Stories to give her fans an update on how her beloved pet is doing. Sharing an adorable snap of Teddy, she penned: 'We went for a check up at the vest this morning. 'He's doing well. Still no feeling in his toes but he is happy and healthy otherwise which is all we can hope for. 'Not going to lie when the vet said I was doing a great job I may have cried. It's been a crazy two weeks an a half.' Elsewhere, Stacey took to Instagram late on Wednesday to share an emotional message with her fans after the final episode of her reality show with husband Joe Swash aired. Now, the star looked downcast as she stepped out of her car at the vets with her pet dog Following the vet visit, Stacey took to her Instagram Stories to give her fans an update on how her beloved pet is doing The former X Factor star sat down ready to watch the final episode of Stacey & Joe: Full House, as she took to her socials to thank fans for their support. Speaking to her followers, Stacey said: 'I'm just sitting down, the girls have gone to bed and I'm getting ready to watch our show. 'I've just realised it's the last episode tonight it's gone so quickly I feel like it was only yesterday we were pooing ourselves about it coming out on the telly and now it's at the end. 'I've enjoyed watching it back and then hearing from you and getting your feedback and stuff so I just wanted to say thank you, thanks for watching it.' The show follows the couple juggling their careers with raising their children Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, and Stacey's sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships. And Stacey and Joe - who tied the knot in 2022 - have been insistent on showing both the ups and the downs, explaining that they weren't 'trying to portray a glamorous lifestyle'. However, according to The Sun, the TV presenter is having some serious regrets about being so open, following some negative reactions from viewers. A source said: 'Stacey is regretting signing up to do the show. She's not used to the backlash they are getting as everything she touches normally turns to gold.' It was alleged that Stacey is concerned about how she and Joe are coming across in their arguments, with Joe's lack of time management and ADHD struggles clashing with Stacey's love of extreme organisation. A friend told the publication: 'She feels like she is coming across as bossy. He can't manage anything without her, so she is forced to be the 'grown up'. It's caused friction.' One episode sees Stacey devastated by Joe not showing up at an important meeting, leaving her juggling caring for the babies while trying to plan the launch of her own perfume. Despite begging him not to let her down beforehand, the EastEnders star is five hours late after going fishing with his friends. Speaking to OK! ahead of their show, Stacey and Joe revealed viewers will get to witness them arguing on camera, explaining it was important to them not to cut out rows like other couples would be tempted to. Joe said: 'So many people represent their lives as being so perfect on Instagram. It's our responsibility to show the real – the highs and the lows. It's not all a bed of roses. Sometimes we argue.' While Stacey added: 'What you see is what you get. What we've learnt about each other is that we're not a perfect couple. We've never said we're a perfect couple, but you get to watch yourself back, which is something that doesn't happen often.' The pair also explained how watching their 'bickering' back helps them learn about their faults and where the other is coming from, with them saying it' been more effective that couples' therapy.
New York Post
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
John Mulaney jokes about Gene Hackman death investigation: ‘You don't know what happened'
John Mulaney apparently saw comedic potential in the investigation surrounding the tragic deaths of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. On Wednesday's edition of 'Everybody's Live With John Mulaney,' the comedian poked fun at the weeks-long investigation led by Santa Fe police into the pair's deaths. The two-time Oscar winner, 95, former classical pianist, 65, and one of their three dogs were found dead at their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26. Advertisement 4 John Mulaney joked about the investigation into the tragic deaths of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Netflix During the investigation, which prompted officials to alter the timeline of events after several bombshell findings, authorities determined that Arakawa died first, followed by the 'French Connection' actor about a week later. 'Scientists are now like, 'We believe dinosaurs were killed 66 million years ago by an asteroid,'' Mulaney, 42, quipped during his Netflix gig, per Us Weekly. Advertisement 'Stop. You don't know that,' he went on. 'We don't even know how Gene Hackman and his wife died, and we found their whole bodies with full clothes on, one week after the event.' 'How about that Santa Fe police? 'Uh, hello. Press conference No. 470. We now believe that a rat bit Mrs. Hackman, turning her hands into mummy hands.' Just slow down. You don't know what happened,' the comedian added. 4 The two-time Oscar winner, 95, former classical pianist, 65, and one of their three dogs were found dead at their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26. Facebook / Animal Rescue, Inc. According to the Santa Fe medical examiner, Arakawa died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — a rare rat-borne respiratory disease. Her body was found mummified and bloated. Advertisement Hackman died from hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a significant contributing factor. One of their three dogs, which was in a crate recovering from surgery, died of starvation and dehydration, a state necropsy report revealed. 4 On Wednesday's edition of 'Everybody's Live With John Mulaney,' the comedian poked fun at the weeks-long investigation led by Santa Fe police. Netflix Earlier this month, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office released disturbing images of the couple's New Mexico home as well as startling police bodycam footage. Advertisement Deputies on scene surveyed the vast property, entering the separate rooms where the couple's bodies were located. One of their three dogs stayed right near Arakawa's body when authorities first walked into part of the home. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Hackman's body was located in another wing of the sprawling estate that required the deputies to go outside and walk through numerous other rooms, including a bedroom, before reaching the dead actor. Extensive evidence of rodent feces at the couple's home was discovered by health officials who carried out a hantavirus risk assessment test at the property last month. 4 Authorities determined that Arakawa died first, followed by the 'French Connection' actor about a week later. AP Findings included a dead rodent and an entire rat nest in the three detached garages, the New Mexico medical investigator's full report revealed earlier this month. The report also revealed that Arakawa had researched COVID symptoms and considered seeking medical care for her husband in her final days based on her internet browsing history, call logs, voicemails and security footage from stores she visited.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened to Gene Hackman's Dogs? 1 Dead, 2 Surviving
Many are concerned about Gene Hackman's dogs and what happened to them. The 95-year-old Oscar-winning actor and his 64-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday, February 26, as reported by Newsweek. One of the couple's dogs was also found dead in their Santa Fe home. Their two other dogs were found alive on the premises. Here's what we know so far about Gene Hackman's dogs and what kind of dogs they are. Gene Hackman and his wife had three dogs at their home when they were found by police, with one dog found dead and two dogs still surviving. According to ABC News, the dog that passed away was a German shepherd and was found 10 to 15 feet from Arakawa, who was found lying on her side on the bathroom floor. The dog was found dead in its crate or kennel, as noted by Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza, and this kennel was found in a closet of the bathroom, according to the search warrant. Not much is known about Hackman's two surviving dogs, including details about their ages and breeds. One of the dogs was also near Arakawa and is described as being 'healthy,' while the other surviving dog was located outside. We will update this article if we learn more about their welfare. It's still unclear how Hackman, Arakawa, and their pet died. The search warrant affidavit said that their deaths were 'suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation.' The sheriff's office said that no foul play is suspected. Hackman has been known to be a dog lover. As revealed by Animal Rescue, Inc., while the ator was filming 'The Replacements' in 1999, two stray German shepherds wandered onto the set and both were transported to Animal Rescue, Inc. The Hackmans eventually adopted one of them and named him Gene. The animal shelter recently posted a tribute to Hackman, calling him his 'most famous adopter.' The post What Happened to Gene Hackman's Dogs? 1 Dead, 2 Surviving appeared first on DogTime.
