KERYS MOORE FROM CROWNHILL PLYMOUTH STARVES AND NEGLECTS PET DOGS IN SHOCKING CASE

Kerys Glynn Moore, born around 1996 and residing on Tamerton Foliot Road in Crownhill, Plymouth, with family connections to the Efford area of the city, has been convicted of severe animal neglect involving his pet dogs. Moore, who also goes by the name Kes, was found guilty in his absence during a brief hearing held on September 26, 2024, after being prosecuted by the RSPCA for the maltreatment of his animals.

Authorities intervened when RSPCA inspectors visited Moore’s residence in Crownhill and discovered two crossbreed dogs, Ollie and Marley, in a deplorable state of health. The dogs had clearly been subjected to prolonged neglect, as they were severely undernourished and lacked access to necessary veterinary care. Both animals were rescued from Moore’s home and taken to a veterinary facility for examination.

Marley, the smaller of the two, was found to be extremely thin, weighing only 15 kilograms, with a body condition score of just two out of nine, where four is considered healthy. The veterinarian also identified a large, ulcerated growth approximately 12 centimeters by 12 centimeters on the side of Marley’s back left leg, which indicated significant neglect and a lack of medical attention. Marley also suffered from dental disease, further highlighting the neglect he endured.

Ollie, a larger tan crossbreed, was similarly emaciated, weighing 18 kilograms with a body condition score of two out of nine. His coat was in poor condition, with noticeable areas of hair loss and skin issues. The vet’s report emphasized that both dogs had not been provided with adequate nutrition, as their diets failed to meet their basic health needs. The examination concluded that their suffering could have been prevented had they been fed a balanced, nutritious diet and received proper veterinary care.

Following the court proceedings, Moore was sentenced to pay a fine of £80, along with costs amounting to £200 and a victim surcharge of £32. Additionally, he received a seven-year ban on keeping any animals, a restriction that will remain in effect until October 2031. This case underscores the importance of animal welfare laws and the consequences faced by those who neglect their pets in Plymouth’s Crownhill area.