CONVICTED (2019) | Amanda Rosemary Kernohan, born 24/01/1974, of Orkney Drive, Ballymena BT42 4EG – left her elderly German Shepherd dog to become emaciated while suffering from a large untreated cancerous tumour Cruel Amanda Kernohan from Ballymena failed to take her cancer-stricken elderly dog to the vet and allowed him to become amaciated Mother-of-two Amanda Kernohan pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to her German Shepherd dog contrary to section 4 of the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011. The charge was brought against Kernohan by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council related to findings following an investigation by Animal Welfare Officers regarding concerns over the welfare of the dog, known as Bruno. Animal Welfare Officers found Bruno in an emaciated, dehydrated state, suffering from a large untreated cancerous tumour. The stricken dog was unable to stand. Sentencing: 120 hours of community service. Costs of £268. No ban. Newsletter 4NI