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Cheshire woman banned from keeping animals after dog's death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 15:03 · Archive

Jennifer Bentley has been banned from keeping animals for life after her neglected cane corso died in her garden.

Jennifer Bentley, 48, of Congleton in Cheshire, has been banned from keeping animals for life and received a 20-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months after her cane corso, Snoop, was found dead in her garden. Snoop's body was discovered on January 16 last year at Bentley's former home on Aspen Close, wrapped in a rug, following reports of a dead dog at the property. Bentley pleaded guilty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to failing to address the dog's weight loss and poor condition. Magistrates at Crewe Magistrates' Court described the case as 'very serious'.

RSPCA animal rescue officer Fay Bowers attended the scene and found an overpowering smell of decay. She described a brindle-coloured dog in very thin body condition with no muscle tone, and maggots around his head. Bentley told the officer she had been told to put the dog in the garden by a cremation company. She later told police that Snoop had suffered from diarrhoea for several months but she had not sought veterinary care.

A veterinary report to the court stated the dog had lost weight after a prolonged period of ill health, indicating a chronic medical condition that was not addressed. The vet noted that the dog had been eating items such as bleach, plastic and shoes, which may have reflected hunger or frustration.

Cheshire woman banned from keeping animals after dog's death
Image: Northwich Guardian

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In this story: Jennifer Bentley · Congleton · RSPCA · Crewe Magistrates' Court · Cheshire Police

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