DOG OWNERS FROM GRIMSBY SENTENCED AFTER KEEPING A SKELETAL, NEGLECTED DOG
In March 2024, RSPCA Inspector Katie Burris and Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Karen Nix investigated a complaint about the welfare of JJ, a Doberman owned by Jack Elshaw and Chelsea Owens, who at the time were living in Ogle Street, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.During her visit, Inspector Burris was shown JJ tied in an empty bath, where he was visually impaired, had a discharge from both eyes, and appeared thin.
JJ had no access to a comfortable lying area and was at risk of choking himself.
JJ was taken to a vet, who described his ribs, hip bones, and spine as “prominent,” and noted an eye condition causing “irritation and pain” as well as abdominal disease.
JJ later had to be euthanized.
Elshaw and Owens, both originally from Grimsby and now back in the town, each pleaded guilty to two charges related to the mistreatment of JJ, failing to investigate his weight loss, body condition, and provide veterinary care for his eye condition.
The offenders each received community orders with required rehabilitation, fines, and were banned from keeping animals for ten years, with the possibility of appeal after five years.
Inspector Burris expressed shock at the conditions JJ was kept in, noting he was such a lovely dog.
