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RSPCA angered by cruelty fines lower than parking fines

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THE RSPCA ACT has expressed its frustration at the sentencing of Annette Banks by Magistrate Dingwall.

Found guilty of two counts of ‘Failure to Provide Veterinary Treatment,’ and one count of ‘Neglecting an animal in a way that causes it pain.’ She was fined approximately $250 for each animal. For the charge of Neglect, there was no fine. An animal ownership ban was not given. Neither was a court order given for the dog who is still currently in RSPCA ACT foster care.

Senior Inspector Croatto expressed her frustration, “Two dogs have suffered greatly with one dying due to the owner’s neglect. I’m not sure what else we can do to convince the magistrates that the punishment should fit the crime.”

An appeal was requested by RSPCA ACT to the Director of Public Prosecutions based on the weak sentencing and lack of order for the surviving dog, but was denied.

“You really have to question the justice system when a person can allow their pet’s flesh to be eaten away by maggots and get slapped with a fine less than a parking ticket. I’m sure that Canberrans are as disgusted as we are by the results of this case,” said RSPCA ACT CEO Tammy Ven Dange.

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One Response to RSPCA angered by cruelty fines lower than parking fines

Briony says: 7 July 2015 at 4:26 pm

This is so awful. I can not stand animal cruelty. I even get upset with the fact my neighbours never walk their dogs and they are cooped up in small backyards. This woman should never be allowed to own an animal ever again. Don’t own an animal if you cant look after it properly. Shame Magistrate Dingwall for not being a voice for those that don’t have one.

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