BECKY MOORE AND ANDREW THOMAS FROM FARNWORTH SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC ANIMAL CRUELTY IN BOLTON
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Farnworth Animal Abuser
Becky Louise Moore, born on January 19, 1979, and her partner Andrew Thomas, born around 1981, both residents of 9 Tudor Avenue in Farnworth, Bolton, faced serious legal consequences after they were found guilty of neglecting multiple animals in their care. The investigation revealed that the couple kept a total of eight animals—comprising four dogs and four cats—in deplorable conditions within their home, which was described as being filled with filth and decay. Disturbingly, the remains of a fifth dog and a rabbit were discovered amidst the chaos, indicating a history of neglect and possible prior deaths that had gone unnoticed or unaddressed for some time.
According to court reports, the RSPCA inspector Ryan King provided a detailed account of the conditions he encountered during his visit to the property. The inspector described the environment as “awful,” emphasizing the overwhelming stench of faeces, ammonia, and decomposition that permeated the house. The interior was littered with rubbish and mess, with the kitchen counters covered in debris and empty tins of dog food scattered across the floor. The inspector noted the presence of three French bulldogs, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and four cats, all living in squalor.
He observed that three dog cages were present in the room; two of these cages were filthy, while the third was positioned at an awkward angle, making it inaccessible for the animals. The sofa, which had been torn apart to the point where the springs were exposed, contained the remains of a dog, including a jawbone, parts of the skull, clumps of black fur, and a grey flea collar. The bathroom was similarly filthy, with faeces and rubbish strewn across the floor. In the bedroom adjacent to the bathroom, a rabbit cage was found atop a set of drawers next to a bunk bed, and inside the cage, the remains of a rabbit were discovered.
Several of the surviving animals showed signs of poor health, including fleas, itching, and discharge from their eyes or ears. One dog was diagnosed with a prolapsed third eyelid gland and inflammation, indicating ongoing health issues likely caused by neglect. An expert veterinarian testified in court, stating that in his professional opinion, the living conditions for the four dogs and four cats were grossly unhygienic and detrimental to their welfare. He expressed concern that four of the animals had suffered due to the neglect and that the basic needs of all nine animals had not been met, violating animal welfare standards.
Following the investigation, the police seized the surviving animals, which were then placed into the care of the RSPCA. These animals are now awaiting new homes, having been rescued from their previous environment of neglect. Both Moore and Thomas were convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to four dogs and of failing to meet the basic needs of the other animals under their care. The court sentenced them to a two-year custodial sentence, which was suspended for 18 months. Additionally, they are required to complete 20 days of rehabilitation activities and perform 300 hours of unpaid work. As part of the court’s ruling, both individuals are indefinitely banned from keeping any pets in the future, reflecting the severity of their actions and the importance of animal welfare enforcement in the Bolton area.
According to court reports, the RSPCA inspector Ryan King provided a detailed account of the conditions he encountered during his visit to the property. The inspector described the environment as “awful,” emphasizing the overwhelming stench of faeces, ammonia, and decomposition that permeated the house. The interior was littered with rubbish and mess, with the kitchen counters covered in debris and empty tins of dog food scattered across the floor. The inspector noted the presence of three French bulldogs, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and four cats, all living in squalor.
He observed that three dog cages were present in the room; two of these cages were filthy, while the third was positioned at an awkward angle, making it inaccessible for the animals. The sofa, which had been torn apart to the point where the springs were exposed, contained the remains of a dog, including a jawbone, parts of the skull, clumps of black fur, and a grey flea collar. The bathroom was similarly filthy, with faeces and rubbish strewn across the floor. In the bedroom adjacent to the bathroom, a rabbit cage was found atop a set of drawers next to a bunk bed, and inside the cage, the remains of a rabbit were discovered.
Several of the surviving animals showed signs of poor health, including fleas, itching, and discharge from their eyes or ears. One dog was diagnosed with a prolapsed third eyelid gland and inflammation, indicating ongoing health issues likely caused by neglect. An expert veterinarian testified in court, stating that in his professional opinion, the living conditions for the four dogs and four cats were grossly unhygienic and detrimental to their welfare. He expressed concern that four of the animals had suffered due to the neglect and that the basic needs of all nine animals had not been met, violating animal welfare standards.
Following the investigation, the police seized the surviving animals, which were then placed into the care of the RSPCA. These animals are now awaiting new homes, having been rescued from their previous environment of neglect. Both Moore and Thomas were convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to four dogs and of failing to meet the basic needs of the other animals under their care. The court sentenced them to a two-year custodial sentence, which was suspended for 18 months. Additionally, they are required to complete 20 days of rehabilitation activities and perform 300 hours of unpaid work. As part of the court’s ruling, both individuals are indefinitely banned from keeping any pets in the future, reflecting the severity of their actions and the importance of animal welfare enforcement in the Bolton area.