DROUNFIELD WOMAN DOMINIKA WOJNAR SENTENCED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY INVOLVING EMACIATED DOG
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Dronfield Animal Abuser
In a distressing case that has shocked the community of Dronfield, Dominika Wojnar, a woman born around 1981 and residing at 23 Alexandra Road, was found guilty of causing severe neglect to her elderly dog, Wally. The neglect had reached such an extreme that the dog was left in a state of near starvation, with his condition deteriorating to the point where he was barely alive when finally taken to a veterinary clinic.
The incident came to light on March 7, 2024, when veterinary professionals in Sheffield contacted the RSPCA after Wally was brought into their care with the intention of being euthanized. The dog, a brindle Staffordshire bull terrier registered at the veterinary practice as being approximately 13 and a half years old, was in a critically poor state. The veterinary team described Wally as emaciated, with significant fur loss and multiple sores covering his body. When he was examined, he was found to be collapsed and appeared to be struggling to breathe.
RSPCA Inspector Leanne Booth, who led the investigation into the case, provided a detailed account of Wally’s condition. She stated, “Wally was emaciated, had fur loss and several sores on his body. He was collapsed and did not appear to be breathing.” The inspector further explained that the vet informed her that Wally was registered as a 13-and-a-half-year-old male Staffordshire bull terrier, but due to his severe condition, he was unrecognizable. The vet expressed that he had never seen a dog in such a dire state before.
Despite the severity of Wally’s condition, veterinary professionals detected a faint heartbeat. However, recognizing the extent of his suffering, they made the difficult decision to euthanize him to prevent further pain. The veterinary report described the situation as “unacceptable,” emphasizing that Wally was in a state “very near death.” The vet added that if Wally had not been brought in at that moment, he likely would have died within hours.
Dominika Wojnar, a Polish national who previously resided in Sheffield, admitted to the charges against her. She explained that her inability to care for Wally was due to financial difficulties and the challenges of being a single parent. Her guilty plea was for causing unnecessary suffering to her pet.
In sentencing, Wojnar received a 12-week prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months. She was also ordered to pay £554 in costs. Additionally, she was disqualified from keeping any animals for a period of 10 years, a ban that will expire in November 2034. This case has brought to light the tragic consequences of neglect and the importance of animal welfare laws in protecting vulnerable pets in communities like Dronfield.
The incident came to light on March 7, 2024, when veterinary professionals in Sheffield contacted the RSPCA after Wally was brought into their care with the intention of being euthanized. The dog, a brindle Staffordshire bull terrier registered at the veterinary practice as being approximately 13 and a half years old, was in a critically poor state. The veterinary team described Wally as emaciated, with significant fur loss and multiple sores covering his body. When he was examined, he was found to be collapsed and appeared to be struggling to breathe.
RSPCA Inspector Leanne Booth, who led the investigation into the case, provided a detailed account of Wally’s condition. She stated, “Wally was emaciated, had fur loss and several sores on his body. He was collapsed and did not appear to be breathing.” The inspector further explained that the vet informed her that Wally was registered as a 13-and-a-half-year-old male Staffordshire bull terrier, but due to his severe condition, he was unrecognizable. The vet expressed that he had never seen a dog in such a dire state before.
Despite the severity of Wally’s condition, veterinary professionals detected a faint heartbeat. However, recognizing the extent of his suffering, they made the difficult decision to euthanize him to prevent further pain. The veterinary report described the situation as “unacceptable,” emphasizing that Wally was in a state “very near death.” The vet added that if Wally had not been brought in at that moment, he likely would have died within hours.
Dominika Wojnar, a Polish national who previously resided in Sheffield, admitted to the charges against her. She explained that her inability to care for Wally was due to financial difficulties and the challenges of being a single parent. Her guilty plea was for causing unnecessary suffering to her pet.
In sentencing, Wojnar received a 12-week prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months. She was also ordered to pay £554 in costs. Additionally, she was disqualified from keeping any animals for a period of 10 years, a ban that will expire in November 2034. This case has brought to light the tragic consequences of neglect and the importance of animal welfare laws in protecting vulnerable pets in communities like Dronfield.