REECE GLOSSOP ABANDONS CATS IN WETHERBY HORROR SCENE: HORRIFIC ANIMAL NEGLECT IN LEEDS
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Wetherby Animal Abuser
Reece Glossop, born around the year 2000 and residing at Wharfedale Lawns in Wetherby, Leeds LS22 6PU, has been found guilty of severe animal neglect after abandoning his two cats, Daisy and Mustafa, in a deplorable living environment. The incident came to light after inspectors from the RSPCA uncovered the shocking conditions of the flat where the cats were left to endure neglect and unsanitary conditions.
During a visit to the property, RSPCA Inspector Emma Ellis reported being met with an overwhelming smell of ammonia emanating from the communal area outside the flat on January 11, 2023. The inspector encountered Glossop at the scene, who claimed he was in the process of cleaning the flat. When questioned about the welfare of his pets, Glossop explained that he had left the cats behind on December 24 to travel to London due to family issues. He further stated that “someone was supposed to be looking after them,” but provided no evidence of proper care.
Glossop recounted that he returned briefly on December 28 to check on the cats, only to leave again for London, and then came back on January 6. When asked who was caring for the animals during his absences, he responded dismissively, saying, “they were looking after themselves.” The inspector observed that while food was left in a bowl in the living room, there was no water available for the cats. The flat itself was in a shocking state, with faeces behind the door and mouldy, piled-up waste covering the area behind the living room door. The floor was strewn with rubbish, and no litter tray had been provided for the cats, indicating neglect and a failure to meet basic animal welfare standards.
Both Daisy and Mustafa appeared to be in a normal body condition at the time of inspection. However, it was later discovered that Mustafa had a heart murmur, which could have been caused or exacerbated by the stress of living in such unsanitary conditions. The neglect was further underscored by the fact that Glossop did not attend his initial court hearing, and he was subsequently found guilty in his absence of an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
In a written statement read aloud in court, Inspector Ellis detailed the conditions she encountered. She described the flat as being heavily contaminated with faeces and mould, with a strong ammonia smell that indicated poor hygiene and neglect. Despite the distressing environment, the cats were in relatively good physical condition, but the stress they endured was evident.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Glossop suffers from ADHD and has experienced episodes of psychosis. He has undergone therapy for a personality disorder while receiving treatment at a psychiatric unit. These factors were presented in mitigation, but the court emphasized the seriousness of the neglect.
The judge sentenced Glossop to a 12-month community order, which includes 20 hours of unpaid work and 15 hours of rehabilitation. Additionally, he was ordered to pay costs of £200 and a victim surcharge of £114. Importantly, Glossop was banned from keeping any animals for a period of three years, a restriction that will expire in April 2027. This case highlights the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of neglecting the responsibilities that come with pet ownership, especially in the context of mental health challenges.
During a visit to the property, RSPCA Inspector Emma Ellis reported being met with an overwhelming smell of ammonia emanating from the communal area outside the flat on January 11, 2023. The inspector encountered Glossop at the scene, who claimed he was in the process of cleaning the flat. When questioned about the welfare of his pets, Glossop explained that he had left the cats behind on December 24 to travel to London due to family issues. He further stated that “someone was supposed to be looking after them,” but provided no evidence of proper care.
Glossop recounted that he returned briefly on December 28 to check on the cats, only to leave again for London, and then came back on January 6. When asked who was caring for the animals during his absences, he responded dismissively, saying, “they were looking after themselves.” The inspector observed that while food was left in a bowl in the living room, there was no water available for the cats. The flat itself was in a shocking state, with faeces behind the door and mouldy, piled-up waste covering the area behind the living room door. The floor was strewn with rubbish, and no litter tray had been provided for the cats, indicating neglect and a failure to meet basic animal welfare standards.
Both Daisy and Mustafa appeared to be in a normal body condition at the time of inspection. However, it was later discovered that Mustafa had a heart murmur, which could have been caused or exacerbated by the stress of living in such unsanitary conditions. The neglect was further underscored by the fact that Glossop did not attend his initial court hearing, and he was subsequently found guilty in his absence of an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
In a written statement read aloud in court, Inspector Ellis detailed the conditions she encountered. She described the flat as being heavily contaminated with faeces and mould, with a strong ammonia smell that indicated poor hygiene and neglect. Despite the distressing environment, the cats were in relatively good physical condition, but the stress they endured was evident.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Glossop suffers from ADHD and has experienced episodes of psychosis. He has undergone therapy for a personality disorder while receiving treatment at a psychiatric unit. These factors were presented in mitigation, but the court emphasized the seriousness of the neglect.
The judge sentenced Glossop to a 12-month community order, which includes 20 hours of unpaid work and 15 hours of rehabilitation. Additionally, he was ordered to pay costs of £200 and a victim surcharge of £114. Importantly, Glossop was banned from keeping any animals for a period of three years, a restriction that will expire in April 2027. This case highlights the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of neglecting the responsibilities that come with pet ownership, especially in the context of mental health challenges.