LISA CLEMENTS AND PAUL RENDLE FROM PLYMOUTH STARVE DOG TO EMACIATION IN CHILLING CASE
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Plymouth, Lisa Clements, born around 1984, and her partner Paul Rendle, born approximately in 1971, both residents of Chatsworth Gardens with the postcode PL5 2JU, have been found guilty of causing severe suffering to their pet dog.The couple admitted to the court that they were responsible for the neglect that led to the dog’s emaciated condition, a Staffordshire bull terrier named Diesel.
Concerned animal welfare advocates raised alarms about Diesel’s health, prompting an investigation by RSPCA Inspector Jon Phipps.
The inspector visited the couple’s residence in Plymouth after receiving reports that the dog’s wellbeing was in jeopardy.
Upon inspection, Inspector Phipps described Diesel’s condition as dire, noting that the dog was in a state of extreme malnutrition that could have been easily remedied with proper care and attention.
Inspector Phipps stated, “Diesel was sadly in a poor condition that could have been treated easily with the right care and attention.
His condition has improved significantly simply with normal feeding.
He almost doubled his weight in our care from 10kg to 19.6kg and is now at a healthy weight.” The inspector emphasized that neglecting an animal’s basic needs is unacceptable, saying, “There is never an excuse for failing to meet the needs of an animal and allowing them to get into such a poor and emaciated condition.” As a result of their actions, both Lisa Clements and Paul Rendle were ordered to pay court costs of £280 each.
Additionally, they received a ten-year ban on keeping any mammals or birds, a restriction that will remain in effect until August 2028.
This case highlights the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of neglect in the Plymouth area.
