CONVICTED (2019) | Jason Michael Addinall, born 15 October 1970, and Yvonne Addinall, born 26 May 1972, of Hewley Avenue, Tang Hall, York YO10 3TG – left their dog to suffer with a severe skin condition, conjunctivitis and badly overgrown nails Neglectful dog owners Yvonne and Jason Addinall failed to seek veterinary treatment for their Lhasa Apso’s multiple health issues. Jason and Yvonne Addinall pleaded guilty to three charges of animal neglect committed between January 1 and August, 2018 for the severe neglect of their Lhasa apso, named Hendrix. Hendrix is recovering well since being taken into the care of the RSPCA. Lhaso Apso Hendrix was badly neglected by the Addinalls but happily made a full recovery The couple’s lawyer said his clients had been under pressure when they neglected their dog. Yvonne Addinall had been hospitalised with meningitis and pneumonia from January to March 2018 and her husband’s thoughts had concentrated on her and not the dog. Sentencing: Jason Addinall was fined £450 with a £45 statutory surcharge and Yvonne Addinall was fined £200 with a £30 statutory surcharge. Each was also ordered to pay £150 prosecution costs to the RSPCA. Both were banned from keeping dogs for three years (expired January 2022). York Press