AMY PAGE OF WORTHING SENTENCED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY IN DURRINGTON

Amy Page, also known as Amy Stanley, born on 25 January 1984, of Whitebeam Road, Durrington, Worthing BN13 3PJ, was convicted in 2022 for starving two dogs, leading to the death of one. Page, identified as a traveller and alleged backyard breeder, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to the dogs named Prince and Princess.

The case was triggered when the RSPCA received an anonymous tip regarding one dead dog and another severely emaciated dog at Page’s residence. Animal Rescue Officer Marie Stevens responded to the call, attempting to inspect the animals. Initially, Page refused access, but during her visit, ARO Stevens observed Page dragging what appeared to be a lifeless black dog from the garden towards the back door of the house.

Marie Stevens explained, “Despite what I had observed, Ms Page repeatedly denied there was a dead dog on her property, but did take me through the house into the rear garden to show me a live, very emaciated tan and white dog, named Princess. The dog was cowering and appeared frightened. I could clearly see all of her ribs, spine, and hip bones. There appeared to be no food or drink available for the dog.”

After pressing Page multiple times about the dead dog she had seen, Page eventually admitted that her dog Prince had died and was upstairs in the bathroom. The officer found Prince, lifeless and under a sheet, visibly emaciated with ribs, backbone, hips, and shoulders clearly evident. He was suffering from a severe ear infection.

Prince had already died before rescue efforts could be completed. Page agreed to transfer both dogs to the RSPCA, after which ARO Stevens took them to a veterinarian. Examination revealed that Princess was extremely underweight with a body condition score of just one out of nine. She was visibly ribs, pelvis, and spinal bones, appeared depressed but responsive, and eagerly ate when offered food.

The vet confirmed Prince’s body was also emaciated, with organs showing signs of failure from blood tests. Prince was subsequently taken to the Royal Veterinary College for a post-mortem examination.

Speaking after the hearing, ARO Stevens stated, “Prince and Princess were dependent on their keeper, and Ms Page broke that trust by leaving them to suffer, and in Prince’s case, to die. She could have sought help or rehomed them through an animal charity but chose neglect instead, resulting in prolonged suffering and death.”

Thanks to the care they received, Princess has fully recovered and has been rehomed.

In sentencing, Amy Page received a 16-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, 15 days of Rehabilitation Activity Requirements, and ordered to pay £528 in costs and victim surcharge. She was also disqualified indefinitely from keeping animals.

Additional context revealed that Amy Stanley has connections to Portsmouth, Littlehampton, and Angmering. It is believed that Prince and Princess were owned by her ex-husband, Graham Page, who in 2018 received a 14-year prison sentence for offences including wounding with intent, affray, and breaching a previous suspended sentence for a driving offence.