A dog rescued from a cramped cage in a poor home has found a new home and looks like a different dog. The dog, named Ruby by her new owner, was one of a dozen dogs seized by the RSPCA from a home in Carmarthenshire in October 2022 after inspectors found they were living in poor conditions, without access to fresh air, veterinary care or adequate water. to supply .
Many of them lived in small cages stacked on top of each other and had dirty, matted fur covered in dried feces, and their condition was such that RSPCA officers were initially unable to determine what breed or sex they were. Some of the dogs also suffered from incurable skin, eye, ear and tooth diseases, and the room itself had an “unbearable” smell of urine and excrement in the air.
Last month, Beverley Gilson, 64, and John Howard, 72, both of Abernant, Carmarthen, were sentenced to 15 weeks in prison, suspended for nine months, after pleading guilty to four offenses under the Animal Protection Act: Needs Animals. Both were also banned from owning animals for the next five years.
(Image: RSPCA)
(Image: RSPCA)
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One of the dogs rescued in the Carmarthenshire area was a dog now called Ruby, although she had no name when she lived with her previous owners. She was taken to the Maes Glas Veterinary Clinic, where she was sedated so her matted, feces-covered fur could be trimmed and an incredible pound of dirty hair cut off. She was also treated for fleas. And it seems that when the practice director, Jane Jones, saw her, it was love at first sight.
Jane said: “I knew she was registered with the RSPCA so I knew straight away I wanted to officially adopt her. She just looked into my soul and I just understood. I love her so much. “I’m very emotional about this whole situation, seeing her condition and the situation of others, and seeing how she is now.”
(Image: RSPCA)
(Image: RSPCA)
Although Ruby is now happy in her loving home in Kenfig, she is still tired of people and situations. “She’s a little broken,” Jane said. “She is still very tired. I just think we keep her clean, we feed her, we love her, and she plays, and I don’t understand how people can do that to animals. When we sterilized her and did dental treatment, she was between two and three years old, according to her estimates. She can be quiet, but she can also look around.
In December, Swansea Crown Court heard how RSPCA inspectors visited Gilson and Howard’s isolated property in October 2022 and found a “large number of dogs” locked inside. Although some dogs were allowed to roam freely around the rooms, many were locked in cages covered in feces, and in some cases the cages were stacked on top of each other. The court heard that inspectors noticed the cages were small and that in a small rodent cage they saw a dog “rolling around” with little space to do anything. Water in some cages was supplied by drippers, as can be seen in rabbit cages, which did not meet the dog’s needs. For the latest court reports, sign up for our crime newsletter here.
The court noted that much of the property was dark, the floor was covered in feces and the air had an “overpowering” smell of feces and urine. An RSPCA inspector with more than two decades of experience reported that the smell in one of the rooms was the worst he had encountered in his career and was so strong it made him want to vomit. The court heard that following an inspection of the property it became clear that the dogs were living indoors, had no access to fresh air and were “unable to express normal patterns of behaviour”. During the operation, 48 dogs were rescued, including poodles, Japanese chins, rough collies, Pekingese, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus and mixed breeds, as well as a cat.
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RSPCA Deputy Chief Inspector Gemma Cooper said the Rugby incident was something she would never forget. She said: “Ruby is simply the sweetest dog and I am so happy she has found her forever home with the most amazing person. Jane is a very devoted pet and we truly appreciate everything she does for us and the rescue animals in need and welcomes those in dire need of a safe home environment.
“Rescuing Ruby will be one of those things I will never forget. When we first saw her, she was in a house full of dogs, many of which were caged. There was feces and urine everywhere. Ruby was found in a cage, and when we took her out, we couldn’t tell what breed she was or even if she was male or female due to her very matted fur. “We would like to thank the veterinarians at Maes Glas for helping us treat the many dogs involved in this case.”
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John Cameron is a journalist at The Nation View specializing in world news and current events, particularly in international politics and diplomacy. With expertise in international relations, he covers a range of topics including conflicts, politics and economic trends.
