ATHENA KEENE SHOCKING CRUELTY IN WOLVERHAMPTON LEAVES PUPPY TO SUFFER WITH BROKEN LEG
Athena Nicholle Keene, born around 1990 and previously residing in Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16, has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a young puppy named Lola.Currently living in Wolverhampton, Keene appeared before Banbury magistrates to face charges related to her neglectful treatment of the animal.
Notably, she failed to attend a prior sentencing hearing, which added to the seriousness of her case.
According to reports, Lola was rescued by the RSPCA after concerns were raised about her welfare and the apparent neglect by her owner.
The investigation revealed that Keene had neglected to seek veterinary treatment for Lola’s severe injury for a period of five days in April 2018.
The injury, a broken leg, was first diagnosed when Keene took Lola to a veterinarian on April 20.
During that visit, Keene claimed that the injury was caused by something falling on the puppy, but she did not follow through with further treatment or care.
Despite Lola being given painkillers at the vet, Keene failed to heed the veterinary advice and took the puppy away without ensuring she received additional medical attention.
Her apparent neglect continued until concerned members of the public contacted the RSPCA on April 26.
When inspectors arrived at Keene’s residence, they found Lola suffering in pain, left without the necessary medical care.
The inspector, Herchy Boal, expressed disbelief at the situation, stating, “It is incredible to think that Lola was left to suffer and struggling in pain and that this agony was prolonged by the neglectful lack of action by Keene.” Inspector Boal emphasized that there is no justification for allowing an animal to endure unnecessary pain, especially when veterinary treatment is urgently needed.
She pointed out that pet owners have a duty to ensure their animals receive proper medical care when injured.
While there was no evidence to suggest that the injury was inflicted intentionally, the failure to protect Lola from harm and to provide appropriate treatment was a clear breach of animal welfare standards.
Fortunately, Lola has since recovered from her injuries and has been placed in a loving new home.
As for Keene, her sentencing included 100 hours of unpaid work, a fine of £385 to cover costs, and a significant ban from keeping dogs for eight years.
This disqualification cannot be appealed for five years, with the ban set to expire in November 2026.
