WOLVERHAMPTON WOMAN STARVES FRENCH BULLDOG, BANNED FROM KEEPING ANIMALS FOR 10 YEARS
In a court case, Lithuanian national Modesta Vaisviliene, born circa 1988, of Wolverhampton WV6 0ET, was convicted of starving her French bulldog and neglecting its health.
RSPCA Animal Welfare Officer Ash Moore responded to a report on her animals and visited her home, seeing Boss, the French bulldog, in the rear garden, visibly very underweight with a skeletal structure, struggling to walk.
The dog exhibited signs of pain when touched and was assessed by a veterinarian as being in critical condition, weighing only 10.1kg instead of the typical 15kg, with mobility issues, muscle loss, and constipation.
The veterinarian recommended euthanasia, which the owner accepted.
Moore emphasized the importance of timely care for animals, criticizing Vaisviliene for allowing her dog to suffer.
The sentencing included a 12-month community order with 15 days of rehabilitation activity, 80 hours of unpaid work, a £350 costs, a £114 victim surcharge, and a 10-year ban on owning animals, renewable after five years, which expires in January 2036.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
of timely care for animals, criticizing Vaisviliene for allowing her dog to suffer. The sentencing included a 12-month community order with 15 days of rehabilitation activity, 80 hours of unpaid work, a 350 costs, a 114 victim surcharge,...
Community order
80 hours
The sentencing included a 12-month community order with 15 days of rehabilitation activity, 80 hours of unpaid work, a 350 costs, a 114 victim surcharge, and a 10-year ban on owning animals, renewable after five years, which expires in January 2036
Fine or payment
15 days
The sentencing included a 12-month community order with 15 days of rehabilitation activity, 80 hours of unpaid work, a 350 costs, a 114 victim surcharge, and a 10-year ban on owning animals, renewable after five years, which expires in January 2036
