CONVICTED (2020) | Joe Orchard, born 28 June 1980, of Apondarose Minorca Lane, Bugle, St Austell Cornwall PL26 8QN – mistreated two Labradors and a terrier Dog abuser Joe Orchard Orchard, who is from a notorious family of travellers based in Cornwall, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a suitable environment for three dogs and two charges of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. The first charge related to December 16, 2019, when Orchard failed to ensure that the needs of black and white terrier Candis and Labradors Roxy and Lady were met. Between December 1 and 17, 2019, Orchard caused unnecessary suffering to Candis by failing to investigate and address her poor body condition and weight loss. Prior to December 16, Orchard caused Candis unnecessary suffering by failing to provide a suitable environment whilst she was of a poor body condition resulting in hypothermia. The three dogs were removed from his care by the RSPCA and Orchard was banned from keeping dogs for two years. Sentencing: a total of £580 in fines, costs and charges. Banned from keeping dogs for just two years (expired July 2022). CornwallLive