ADRIAN AND RAJESHWARI CAMERON FROM SLOUGH BUSTED FOR BREAKING 2009 ANIMAL BAN

In a serious breach of animal welfare laws, Adrian and Rajeshwari Cameron, residents of Northampton Place, Northampton Avenue in Slough, have been found guilty of violating a court-imposed ban on owning or controlling animals. The couple, born around 1959 and 1965 respectively, had previously been convicted in 2009 for causing unnecessary suffering to their dog Lucy, which led to a court ruling that prohibited them from owning or having any control over animals for a period of ten years.

Despite this legal restriction, investigations carried out by Slough Borough Council (SBC) in September 2020 revealed that the Camerons had continued to breach the ban. By then, they were living on Reddington Drive. The council's inquiry was prompted by complaints from local residents concerning the care and treatment of their then-current dog, Lila. During the investigation, authorities uncovered evidence, including witness statements and veterinary records, confirming that the couple had owned at least two other dogs during the period of their ban.

Specifically, between March 2018 and June 2019, the Camerons owned a dog named Latte, who was later euthanized by a veterinarian for reasons that remain unspecified. During the same period, they also owned a dog named Archie, which they eventually sold. Both instances of ownership directly contravened the court order issued in 2009, which explicitly prohibited them from owning or controlling animals.

Adrian and Rajeshwari Cameron each pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching the disqualification order, in accordance with section 34(9) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. During the sentencing hearing, the district judge expressed confidence that both individuals fully understood the restrictions imposed on them in 2009 and acknowledged their control and responsibility over the dogs during the period of their ban. The judge also took into account their guilty pleas, which demonstrated remorse and cooperation.

As part of the court's decision, the dog named Lila, who had been in the care of the council since September 2020, was safely rehomed to a new family. The Camerons received a sentence of a three-year conditional discharge and were ordered to pay fines of £160 each. Additionally, they were banned from owning or controlling any animals for a period of eight years, reinforcing the seriousness of their violations and the importance of animal welfare laws in the area.