WALLSEND WOMAN CLARE JOYCE BANNED AFTER LEAVING PUPPY IN FILTHY CONDITIONS
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Wallsend Animal Abuser
Clare Louise Joyce, a resident of Station Road in Wallsend, found herself at the center of a serious animal welfare case after neglecting her pet dog, Mishka. The incident came to light when Joyce, a mother of two, was hospitalized, leaving her husky puppy to fend for itself in deplorable conditions.
It was only through the vigilance of local neighbors that the situation was uncovered. They noticed the puppy’s distress and the unsanitary environment within Joyce’s home, prompting them to alert the RSPCA. When inspectors arrived, they discovered Mishka in a state of severe neglect, with the interior of the home covered in filth. The floor was strewn with faeces, some of which were visibly moldy, indicating a prolonged period of neglect.
Inspectors described Mishka as being very lean, yet she was eating and drinking ravenously, suggesting she was desperately trying to recover from her malnourished state. RSPCA officials expressed concern that the situation could have been far worse had the puppy been left unattended for a longer period.
During the court proceedings, Joyce admitted to failing in her duty to ensure the welfare of her animal. Prosecutor Stewart Haywood emphasized the severity of the neglect, stating, “The conditions inside were filthy. There were faeces strewn around and some of these faeces were mouldy.”
Joyce’s personal circumstances were also discussed, with claims that she was struggling both physically and mentally at the time Mishka was left in such conditions. Her solicitor, Mark Styles, described the incident as a “perfect storm” of personal difficulties, which led to her neglectful actions. He explained that Joyce was devastated by what had happened and that her circumstances had caused her to leave her part-time job, resulting in her relying on Universal Credit.
Despite her struggles, the court was reassured that Mishka was now in good health. The RSPCA confirmed that the dog was now a “healthy” animal, and the court expressed hope that Mishka would find a loving home in the future.
Chairman of the bench, Paddy Watters, assured Joyce that she would be given the opportunity for redemption, stating, “She will go to a nice home.”
In sentencing, Joyce was ordered to pay a total of £630 in costs, fines, and charges. Additionally, she was banned from keeping animals for three years, a ban that expired in 2022. The case highlights the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of neglect, even when personal hardships are involved.
It was only through the vigilance of local neighbors that the situation was uncovered. They noticed the puppy’s distress and the unsanitary environment within Joyce’s home, prompting them to alert the RSPCA. When inspectors arrived, they discovered Mishka in a state of severe neglect, with the interior of the home covered in filth. The floor was strewn with faeces, some of which were visibly moldy, indicating a prolonged period of neglect.
Inspectors described Mishka as being very lean, yet she was eating and drinking ravenously, suggesting she was desperately trying to recover from her malnourished state. RSPCA officials expressed concern that the situation could have been far worse had the puppy been left unattended for a longer period.
During the court proceedings, Joyce admitted to failing in her duty to ensure the welfare of her animal. Prosecutor Stewart Haywood emphasized the severity of the neglect, stating, “The conditions inside were filthy. There were faeces strewn around and some of these faeces were mouldy.”
Joyce’s personal circumstances were also discussed, with claims that she was struggling both physically and mentally at the time Mishka was left in such conditions. Her solicitor, Mark Styles, described the incident as a “perfect storm” of personal difficulties, which led to her neglectful actions. He explained that Joyce was devastated by what had happened and that her circumstances had caused her to leave her part-time job, resulting in her relying on Universal Credit.
Despite her struggles, the court was reassured that Mishka was now in good health. The RSPCA confirmed that the dog was now a “healthy” animal, and the court expressed hope that Mishka would find a loving home in the future.
Chairman of the bench, Paddy Watters, assured Joyce that she would be given the opportunity for redemption, stating, “She will go to a nice home.”
In sentencing, Joyce was ordered to pay a total of £630 in costs, fines, and charges. Additionally, she was banned from keeping animals for three years, a ban that expired in 2022. The case highlights the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of neglect, even when personal hardships are involved.