A wick woman whose home stank of wee has been banned from ever keeping animals after a heartbreaking catalogue of neglect.
Peyton McCarry kept multiple dogs and cats in squalid conditions for years.
Her home was full of overflowing litter trays, inspectors found.
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Shocked authorities said the case was heartbreaking.
RSPCA Inspectors and Animal Rescue Officers attended repeat offender McCarry’s property on multiple occasions between 2023 and 2024.
Inspectors raised repeated concerns about the number of animals there, the poor sanitation, lack of veterinary care and the welfare of the dogs and cats.
At Ipswich Magistrates Court on Friday (19 Aug) McCarry, of Jankyns Place, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, pleaded guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Seven dogs and five cats were specifically named on the charge, though the issues were “not limited to” those 12 animals.
Animal Rescue Officer Natalie Read, who first met McCarry, 30, in August 2022, said in a statement to the court that conditions in the property were extremely messy with strong ammonia smells and overflowing litter trays.
Puppies and kittens were left in unsafe conditions, and several dogs were confined in soiled, cramped crates without water or bedding.
McCarry had posted multiple online adverts offering to rehome animals in unsafe and unsuitable conditions.
Inspector Nicky Thorne observed animals showing signs of stress, illness and neglect.
A veterinary examination showed ear infections in a dog named Bailey and a cat named Shadow, and inflammation of the paws in a dog named Ozzie.
In May last year, RSPCA inspectors and Suffolk Police removed a number of dogs and cats, which were taken into RSPCA care.
They described the dogs as “dirty, nervous and dehydrated,” as reported by Need To Know.
In mitigation, the court heard that McCarry suffered from serious mental health issues.
But magistrates found that the welfare of the animals had been seriously compromised.
A deprivation order was imposed for Bailey and Ozzie, while the RSPCA was able to take possession of the other animals for rehoming.
McCarry was banned from keeping animals indefinitely following the prosecution by the RSPCA.
In addition to an indefinite ban on keeping animals, McCarry was handed an 18-month community order with 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days and fined £120 with a victim surcharge of £114.
Speaking after the sentencing, RSPCA Inspector Nicky Thorne said: “This case highlighted the full spectrum of work the RSPCA does.
“The animals in this case were living in chaotic and unsafe conditions.
“Many were experiencing preventable medical conditions, and some were at risk due to the overcrowded and unsanitary environment.
“It is heartbreaking that these animals endured so much unnecessary stress and discomfort.
“Pet ownership is a serious responsibility, and if anyone finds themselves struggling, they should seek help from animal welfare organisations before things get too much.”
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