02-05-2025
Caerphilly woman fined for failing to look after dog
Jayne Louise Short, 59, of Lewis Close, Crumlin, Caerphilly admitted an Animal Welfare Act offence over a husky/malamute type dog named Digger.
She pleaded guilty in that she failed to adequately investigate/address the cause of his weight loss/poor body condition; failed to provide proper/necessary veterinary care for infected anal mass, skin condition, ear condition and failed to provide effective flea control measures.
The offence took place on May 20 last year.
Short was prosecuted by the RSPCA.
She must pay £680 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after appearing at Newport Magistrates' Court.
No disqualification from owning/keeping animals was made after 'the RSPCA left three other dogs in the care of the defendant and have had no cause to return to the premises and the defendant is now a responsible person to care for the existing dog'.
