SUSANNE NULTY ABANDONS DOG TO DIE IN OLDBURY AND LICHLIFE

Susanne Nulty, also known as Susie Harrison, a woman born on May 22, 1977, and most recently residing on Tatbank Road in Oldbury, West Midlands, has been at the center of a heartbreaking animal cruelty case. Nulty, who has connections to Lichfield in Staffordshire and Nuneaton in Warwickshire, was found guilty of neglecting her pet dog, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Todd, leading to the dog’s tragic death.

According to court reports, Nulty abandoned her home on Milne Avenue in Lichfield, leaving her beloved pet behind. The dog was confined in a small, locked bathroom, with no access to food or water for an extended period of six weeks. The circumstances of Todd’s death came to light when bailiffs entered the property to execute an eviction notice. To their shock, they discovered the dog’s lifeless body amidst a pile of rubbish inside the bathroom.

Initially, the bailiffs mistook Todd for a toy dog due to his small size and the state of the scene. However, upon closer inspection, it became clear that the animal was deceased. Todd’s body was found atop a heap of debris, and evidence of his desperate attempts to escape was visible in scratches on the bathroom door. The dog’s emaciated condition underscored the severity of his suffering, which had persisted for weeks.

It was revealed that Nulty had abandoned her home after receiving an eviction notice, leaving her dog to fend for himself in a confined, dark, and filthy space. The RSPCA inspector Laura Bryant, who investigated the case, described the cruelty inflicted upon Todd. She stated, “Nulty had left Todd in the house, with no food or drink, and made no provisions for anyone to take care of him. Nobody knew the dog was in the house, not even the neighbours as they didn’t hear any barking.”

Inspector Bryant further explained the nature of Todd’s suffering, emphasizing the physical and mental toll. “There were two levels of suffering — the physical suffering of starvation and dehydration, and the mental suffering of anxiety and stress, not knowing if anyone was coming for him or when he would be fed. It is so sad to think that Todd was locked in this small toilet, with no stimulation, no fresh air, barely any room to move, and no contact with another human or animal — on top of the fact that he was slowly starving to death.”

She described the environment as miserable, noting, “It would have been a miserable existence for him, living in this small, dark room which was covered in rubbish and faeces. It is just absolutely awful and stomach-churning to think of the slow, painful, and distressing death Todd suffered.”

In court, Nulty pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to her 11-year-old dog. Her sentencing included a 12-week prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months, along with 100 hours of unpaid work. She was also ordered to pay costs and charges totaling £415. Additionally, a lifetime disqualification order was imposed, prohibiting her from owning or caring for any animals in the future.

This case highlights the tragic consequences of neglect and the importance of animal welfare laws. Nulty’s actions have been widely condemned, and her case serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities pet owners bear to ensure the well-being of their animals.