Hull woman kept pet poodle in rabbit hutch
A WOMAN has been banned from keeping dogs for 15 years after leaving her pet poodle in a rabbit hutch with no food or clean water.
Sunny was rescued in an "appalling" condition when RSPCA inspectors visited Margaret Rayner's home in east Hull.
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Poodle Sunny was emaciated when found by RSPCA inspectors in east Hull.
He was emaciated and suffering from a serious skin condition.
RSPCA inspector Hannah Bryer found Sunny in the hutch with no bedding, food or clean water.
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She said: "Sunny was deprived even the basic provisions of food, clean water and warmth by the very person who was meant to care for him.
"Sunny was left to suffer despite his owner qualifying for free veterinary care at the PDSA in Hull.
"Sunny's condition when I found him was appalling. He was subdued and disinterested in his surroundings."
Sunny was seized by the RSPCA and taken to Swanbridge Veterinary Hospital in Swanland, where he was diagnosed with a chronic skin condition.
His fur was severely matted and had to be shaved off.
Sunny was found inside the damp rabbit hutch in the garden surrounded by excrement when inspectors visited the house in Middlesex Road last November.
There was no bedding or food and only dirty, stagnant water available.
Miss Bryer said: "He was very thin and his ribs, hips and spine could be easily felt. His coat was heavily matted throughout and was dirtied. His skin appeared inflamed and thickened. His ear smelt foul and he had some discharge of the eyes."
After he was treated, Sunny was looked after by a foster carer and has since gained 2kg.
Rayner admitted causing unnecessary suffering by failing to seek veterinary attention and failing to meet the dogs welfare needs when she appeared at Hull Magistrates' Court.
As well as the ban, she was deprived of ownership of Sunny, which means a permanent home for him can be found.
Miss Bryer said: "The foster carer who has looked after him throughout the duration of this case has done an amazing job with him and he is now full of energy and character.
"He is a playful and friendly little dog and seeing the progress he has made since the RSPCA's intervention is very rewarding.
"Sunny is an elderly dog and deserves to live out the rest of his days in comfort."
Rayner was also given a 12-month community order and ordered to pay £250 costs.
Anyone who wishes to adopt an animal should call the RSPCA centre in Clough Road on 01482 341331.
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by Hunnyb_2252
Friday, March 15 2013, 4:54PM
“Lets hope the poor dog finds a new forever home and it's comfortable for the rest of it's life. I can't understand why anyone would want to treat an animal like this, they don't ask for much, love, care, food, water, toys and walkies. but give us so much by way of companionship, devotion and they would lay down their lives for us if we're in danger, how many humans would do that?”
by SuitedBooted
Friday, March 15 2013, 8:01AM
“Jay are you one of those hippy vegetarians?”
by safiedebs
Friday, March 15 2013, 5:15AM
“This is so disgusting, I really hope this beautiful little doggie gets a lovely new home and has the chance to live out the remainder of there life in a home full of love like all animals should get. We choose them, they don't choose us. These people are so sick. They should of got a prison sentence.”
by Hunnyb_2252
Thursday, March 14 2013, 11:12PM
“People like her should never be allowed to keep animals if this is how she treats them. How much would it have cost to get this poor dog 100% fit again? The 250 quid fine is just for court costs, how about adding the vet's fees too and making her clean all the kennels at RSPCA for a year as part of her community care?”
by Hunnyb_2252
Thursday, March 14 2013, 11:03PM
“People like her should never be allowed to have an animal if she treats them like that. A 250 quid fine isn't enough, how much would it have cost to treat this poor dog and get him 100% fit again? The vet's bill should also be added, not just court costs.”
by jaydecjb13
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:54PM
“How can u make a comment like that suited and bloody booted yoursick all animals should be loved and treated well im surprised u have a cat !!ur a wrong un just like that evil woman people like this make u sick and it aint fair animals are just like humans therefore should still get treat the same wether there small or huge they still should be loved washed and fed!! Go give ur head a bang!!”
by Paul_at_Hull
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:43PM
“What a cruel *****. She deserves a tiny cell.
Well done the RSPCA, yet again, for being there on the side of the animals and responsible pet owners.”
by HCAFCscarb
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:23PM
“You might be a scruffy flea bag suited booted ,
But I bet my cats are all cleaner then you....
And more loved..
No doubt that's why your so bitter....because no one likes you...”
by ferretmonger
Thursday, March 14 2013, 8:52PM
“@SuitedBooted, Grow up you Pr**k.”
by SuitedBooted
Thursday, March 14 2013, 7:30PM
“Cats are even worse than dogs, dirty flea ridden mewling things. Cats should be wiped out, hate em”