CONVICTED (2022) | Sharon Parker, born c. 1968, and son Justin Parker, born 2 April 1991, both of Hillway, Amersham HP7 0JL – left their cat in immense pain with an untreated broken leg. Sharon and Justin Parker. Pictures: Facebook. The pair failed to act properly when the cat, known as Mama, broke her leg in unexplained circumstances. Instead of taking her to the vet the pair forced her to suffer for several months. Ultimately Mama’s leg had to be amputated due to the length of time she had been carrying the severe injury. The Parkers were found “highly culpable” in relation to Mama’s suffering and had caused her a “high level” of harm during those months. Both offenders pleaded guilty to a charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. Sentencing: 12-week jail term suspended for one year; £278 in costs. Banned from keeping or owning cats for three years (expires January 2025). Bucks Free Press