NORTHAMPTON WOMAN CONVICTED OF PUPPY ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Wilks pleaded guilty to failing to meet the needs of her 14-week-old bulldog puppy Tyson.
The dog was found in her filthy and litter-strewn flat with no access to water, kept in a cage that was dirty with faeces, and Tyson had dirty legs from sitting in his own mess.
Wilks also appeared to commit an 'inappropriate act' on Tyson, a video of which was sent to the RSPCA.
She left Tyson unattended for long periods, including overnight.
On May 22, 2025, RSPCA inspector Rebecca Harlock and police found Tyson in a small cage in her flat.
The flat smelled of urine and faeces, with no bedding for Tyson.
The dog was seized after conditions worsened, with Tyson in a cage that was unhygienic and soaked.
The inspector stated the flat was unacceptably dirty, with no dignity or proper care for Tyson.
During reinspection on June 4, Wilks denied the 'inappropriate act' allegation until the video was presented.
Tyson was subsequently rehomed after the case; Wilks was fined £120, ordered to pay £350 in costs, a £48 victim surcharge, and disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years, expiring in February 2036.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
'inappropriate act' allegation until the video was presented. Tyson was subsequently rehomed after the case; Wilks was fined 120, ordered to pay 350 in costs, a 48 victim surcharge, and disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years, exp...
Fine or payment
10 years
Tyson was subsequently rehomed after the case; Wilks was fined 120, ordered to pay 350 in costs, a 48 victim surcharge, and disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years, expiring in February 2036
Disqualification or ban
10 years
Tyson was subsequently rehomed after the case; Wilks was fined 120, ordered to pay 350 in costs, a 48 victim surcharge, and disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years, expiring in February 2036
