CONVICTED (2017) | Hayley Perry, born 13/07/1966, of Teignmouth Road, Torquay TQ1 4RS – kept eight severely underweight dogs in a two-bedroom flat Perry, a former breeder of Akitas, Huskies and Eurasiers operating under the name Saxonike who previously lived in Marldon Road, Shiphay, was disqualified from keeping dogs after eight animals in her care were found to be seriously underweight. The court heard that between March 7, and April 4, 2016, Perry failed to explore the cause of weight loss in eight dogs in her care contrary to Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.Perry was found guilty of failing to meet the needs of five of the dogs by not providing a suitable environment contrary to Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Screenshot of former breeder Perry’s Facebook business page RSPCA inspector Jim Farr said: “People have a responsibility to look after their animals properly and to make sure all their needs are met and need to ensure they receive the proper veterinary treatment and care when they need it.” We understand that Perry appealed against the sentence but this was unsuccessful. Hayley Perry changes her appearance frequently Three dogs that remained in Perry’s care after conviction were confiscated. Five other dogs that were previously signed over to the RSPCA were rehabilitated and found new homes. Sentence: £1,000 costs; banned from keeping dogs for 10 years (expires January 2027). Original newslink (DevonLive) removed.