ELIZABETH LAMB ABANDONS STARVING DOG IN BOSCOMBE - HORRIFIC ANIMAL CRUELTY REVEALED

Elizabeth Lamb, also known by the alias Lisa Cole, has been at the center of a disturbing case of animal neglect that unfolded in Boscombe. Born on June 7, 1965, Lamb was previously residing in Bransgore, Hampshire, but as of October 2022, she was confirmed to be living at Aylesbury Road, Bournemouth, with the postcode BH1 4HP.

Her case came to light after she pleaded guilty to charges related to the severe mistreatment and neglect of her pet dog, a lurcher named Lucy, who was later renamed Hettie. Lamb was accused of failing to investigate the underlying causes of her dog’s significant weight loss and neglecting her responsibilities to provide proper care. The neglect was so severe that Hettie was found to be suffering from malnutrition and skin conditions caused by inadequate flea treatment.

The dog’s suffering was prolonged over several months, during which Hettie was starved and left to deteriorate physically. The neglect culminated in her abandonment, leaving her vulnerable and in dire condition. Veterinarians who examined Hettie after her rescue described her as one of the thinnest dogs they had ever encountered in their careers. The dog was handed over to the local dog warden after being found wandering in woodland near Bransgore in February of the same year.

Upon her arrival at the kennels, Hettie weighed a mere 9.1 kilograms. She was emaciated, skeletal, and grossly underweight, with her body almost entirely composed of skin and bones. Inspector Bailey, who was involved in her rescue, recounted the heartbreaking scene: “Hettie was without doubt one of the skinniest dogs I have dealt with in this job. She was so pitiful and sad, and I remember trying to comfort her by gently stroking her body, but my hand kept catching on her prominent bones. I am just so glad she was rescued in time.”

Remarkably, just over a month later, Hettie’s condition had improved significantly. When inspected again, she weighed 13.7 kilograms, showing a marked recovery. Inspector Bailey noted that although she was not yet at her ideal weight, she was already a transformed dog. The improvement was attributed to proper nutrition and treatment, including effective flea medication, provided by the Blue Cross in Southampton. Her fur was growing back, and she was developing a healthy layer of body fat and muscle tone.

Hettie’s gentle and kind nature remained evident despite her ordeal. Inspector Bailey expressed his delight at her quick adoption, emphasizing her beauty and temperament. The case concluded with Lamb receiving a sentence of a 12-month conditional discharge, along with costs totaling £115 and a victim surcharge. Additionally, she was subjected to a five-year ban on keeping any animals, a restriction that expired in 2020.

This case highlights the serious consequences of animal cruelty and neglect, and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable animals in communities like Boscombe and beyond.