COREY JONES AND LAYLA-MAY ALLSOPP FROM CINDERFORD CONVICTED OF CRUELTY TOWARDS ELDERLY STAFFY DOG

In a case that has shocked the local community of Cinderford, Gloucestershire, two residents, Corey Jones and Layla-May Allsopp, were found guilty of neglecting and mistreating a senior Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Max. Both individuals, who reside on Albert Road in Cinderford with the postal code GL14 2HS, faced magistrates after admitting to failing in their responsibilities to care for the aging dog.

Max, a 12-year-old dog, was discovered in a severely neglected state by the RSPCA. When first rescued, the dog was critically underweight, weighing only 15.7 kilograms, which is significantly below the healthy range for a dog of his age and size. The RSPCA inspector, Suzi Smith, described the condition of Max upon rescue, stating, “Max is now 20kg and back to full health despite his age. This was simply by providing food.”

Following the rescue, the owners were instructed to ensure that Max received regular veterinary attention, including routine weighing and health checks. They were advised that if Max failed to gain weight, further investigation into his health would be necessary. However, despite these instructions, Corey Jones and Layla-May Allsopp failed to return to the vet for follow-up appointments, ignoring multiple reminders from the veterinary clinic. As a result, Max’s condition remained dire until his rescue.

During the court proceedings, both Jones and Allsopp admitted to neglecting Max’s needs. The court heard that the couple had failed to meet the basic requirements for caring for an elderly dog, which contributed to his emaciated state. The court was told that Max was signed over to the RSPCA during the hearing, ensuring he would receive proper care moving forward.

In sentencing, the magistrates handed down an eight-week custodial sentence for each of the offenders, which was suspended for one year. Additionally, both individuals were ordered to pay court costs of £50 each. They were also banned from owning or keeping any animals for a period of two years; however, this ban expired in 2019. The case has brought attention to the importance of responsible pet ownership and the consequences of neglecting vulnerable animals in the Cinderford area.