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MICHELLE BROWN FROM DALTON-IN-FURNESS SENTENCED FOR ANIMAL NEGLECT IN BARROW-IN-FURNESS
In a case that has shocked the local community, Michelle Brown, a woman previously residing on Wellington Street in Dalton-in-Furness and later on Lancaster Street in Barrow-in-Furness, was found guilty of abandoning four dogs in deplorable conditions. The incident came to light after concerned neighbors raised alarms about the welfare of the animals, prompting a police and Barrow Borough Council raid on her former residence in Thornton Park, Dalton, on December 28, 2015.During the raid, authorities discovered four dachshund-type dogs named Vince, Bo, Floyd, and Tia. The animals were in a state of severe neglect, exhibiting signs of dehydration and being underweight. Veterinary examinations confirmed their distress, revealing that they had been living in squalid conditions with no access to proper care or hygiene.
Michelle Brown was tried in her absence after failing to appear in court but later attended her sentencing hearing. The case was prosecuted by RSPCA representative Mr. Steven Marsh, who highlighted that Brown had been warned multiple times since 2014 by inspector Will Lamping regarding the animals' welfare. Marsh recounted that neighbors had become increasingly worried as they observed the dogs licking condensation off windows, appearing emaciated, and displaying signs of distress. The dogs' barking had diminished over time, indicating their deteriorating condition.
When police entered the property, they were met with an overwhelming stench of feces. The house was found to be covered in excrement, with moldy furniture and no clean areas suitable for the dogs to rest or sleep. Empty water bowls and a bag of dry dog food were found in the bathroom, and the animals had resorted to drinking from the toilet. The veterinary assessment rated three of the dogs at a level three out of nine on the welfare scale, with one dog being classified at four out of nine, and one dog was found to be emaciated.
During the hearing, Mr. Trystan Roberts, representing Brown, expressed her distress over the condition in which the dogs were found. He explained that her life had spiraled out of control over the past two years due to personal issues, including illness, anxiety, depression, and conflicts with neighbors. Brown had moved to live with her parents and admitted to visiting the house at night to provide food and water for the dogs, despite her reluctance to return to the scene of the neglect.
Inspector Lamping emphasized the severity of the neglect, stating, “I’m pleased she has been disqualified from keeping animals. These dogs were neglected over a long period, and she shouldn’t be allowed to care for animals again.” He also expressed gratitude to the neighbors who contacted authorities, which led to the rescue and subsequent prosecution.
As part of her sentence, Michelle Brown received a 12-week curfew, was ordered to pay costs and charges totaling £560, and was banned from keeping animals for eight years, with the ban set to expire in June 2024. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of neglect in the Dalton-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness communities.