woman banned from keeping pets after injuring dog

WOMAN BANNED FROM KEEPING PETS AFTER INJURING DOG

A woman has been banned from keeping pets after her dog was found with a fractured leg and other "non-accidental" injuries.

Alison Wynne, 45, from Hopton, appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court following an RSPCA investigation.

She was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog and was convicted under the Animal Welfare Act.

The case came to light on July 24 when Wynne’s six-year-old Jack Russell terrier, Jack, was taken to vets in Mildenhall with a fractured back leg.

A vet told the court the injury was consistent with "severe blunt force trauma".

Additional injuries, including head trauma and abdominal bruising, raised further concerns.

Veterinary staff found suspected "non-accidental injuries" dating back to February of the same year.

RSPCA inspector Dean Astillberry described Jack as having a visible leg injury, a discoloured eye and signs of bruising.

The dog was removed under the Animal Welfare Act and taken to RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal Hospital for treatment.

Wynne expressed remorse and suffers from mental health issues and learning difficulties.

On March 11, she was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 24 months.

She was also given a lifelong ban on keeping animals, which she cannot appeal for 10 years.

Inspector Astillberry emphasized the concern over prolonged suffering and the importance of seeking help for pet carers before situations escalate.