Owner Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty
Jane Francis, 52, of Wricklemarsh Road, was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal after a harrowing trial.
Between November 19 and December 19 last year, Francis neglected her Siberian husky, Simba, by failing to provide proper nutrition and ignoring a deep wound on the dog’s hind leg.
Simba’s Suffering Ignored – Dog Ultimately Dies
Magistrates slammed Francis for causing prolonged pain, stating: "You caused prolonged suffering which should have been obvious to you and ultimately the dog died."
Suspended Sentence and Tough Penalties
Last Friday, September 12, Francis appeared at england/%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%/”>Bromley Magistrates' Court for sentencing. She received a six-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, alongside a mental health treatment requirement and rehabilitation activities.
She must also pay £2,000 towards the RSPCA's prosecution costs and a £154 surcharge.
10-Year Ban on Keeping Pets
In a decisive move, the court banned Francis from %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%keeping any pets for 10 years, ensuring she can no longer neglect %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% under her care.
