KELLY GODBEER, A BACKYARD BREEDER FROM WESTON-SUPER-MARE, CONVICTED IN 2025 FOR NEGLECTING DOG WITH SKIN CONDITION
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Weston-super-Mare Animal Abuser
Kelly Godbeer, also known as Kelly Flynn, born on December 22, 1984, and residing on Alexandra Parade in Weston-super-Mare, was convicted in 2025 for neglecting her dog. She left her one-year-old English bulldog, Cookie, suffering from an untreated skin condition.
The RSPCA responded to a call at the address on Alexandra Parade in May 2024 and discovered Cookie with open sores on her neck, along with fur loss on her legs and feet. Despite her evident discomfort, Cookie had never been taken to a veterinarian and had only been treated with inexpensive, online-purchased products that proved ineffective.
With proper veterinary care provided by the RSPCA, Cookie ultimately made a complete recovery.
During the hearing, Godbeer admitted to backyard breeding but claimed she never made any profit. She expressed remorse and stated that she no longer owns any dogs.
RSPCA Inspector Hayley Lawrence, who led the investigation, emphasized the importance of veterinary care, saying: “Our plea to all animal owners is to make sure they always receive care and treatment from veterinary experts when they need it. Cookie was clearly in pain and in desperate need of help to treat her skin condition.”
She added, “Pets are completely reliant on their owners to ensure their needs are met and they are kept safe and healthy. Owning an animal is a privilege – and ensuring appropriate veterinary care is a key part of the responsibility we have towards our pets.”
Inspector Lawrence also highlighted support options for financially struggling owners: “If people are struggling to cover the costs, there are a number of charities which provide help for veterinary care for pet owners in genuine financial difficulties. People can also work with their vet to spread the cost of treatment.”
In sentencing, Godbeer was ordered to pay £400 in costs, fined £80, and banned from owning animals for four years, a ban valid until February 2029.
The RSPCA responded to a call at the address on Alexandra Parade in May 2024 and discovered Cookie with open sores on her neck, along with fur loss on her legs and feet. Despite her evident discomfort, Cookie had never been taken to a veterinarian and had only been treated with inexpensive, online-purchased products that proved ineffective.
With proper veterinary care provided by the RSPCA, Cookie ultimately made a complete recovery.
During the hearing, Godbeer admitted to backyard breeding but claimed she never made any profit. She expressed remorse and stated that she no longer owns any dogs.
RSPCA Inspector Hayley Lawrence, who led the investigation, emphasized the importance of veterinary care, saying: “Our plea to all animal owners is to make sure they always receive care and treatment from veterinary experts when they need it. Cookie was clearly in pain and in desperate need of help to treat her skin condition.”
She added, “Pets are completely reliant on their owners to ensure their needs are met and they are kept safe and healthy. Owning an animal is a privilege – and ensuring appropriate veterinary care is a key part of the responsibility we have towards our pets.”
Inspector Lawrence also highlighted support options for financially struggling owners: “If people are struggling to cover the costs, there are a number of charities which provide help for veterinary care for pet owners in genuine financial difficulties. People can also work with their vet to spread the cost of treatment.”
In sentencing, Godbeer was ordered to pay £400 in costs, fined £80, and banned from owning animals for four years, a ban valid until February 2029.