AR-News: (NZ) Dog breeder convicted

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

By Colin Marshall

TWO of the neglected dogs which had to be destroyed.
A REGISTERED dog breeder whose dogs were so emaciated they had to be 
destroyed was convicted in Masterton District Court yesterday of wilfully ill treating 
the animals.
Janet Elaine Walker, 58, was convicted and fined $2500 for failing to look 
after the dogs which were discovered in a dismal condition at her Eketahuna 
property by a Masterton district dog ranger last November.
Her conviction was hailed by Wairarapa SPCA president Val Ball, who said she 
was appalled at the state the dogs had been found in. “It was the worst case 
of animal neglect I’ve see as an inspector.” Mrs Ball said she was also 
pleased with the size of the fine. “I’m starting to believe judges are taking 
animal welfare seriously. “Her lawyer had gone for a conviction and discharge and 
the judge said that was not acceptable.” The offence carries a maximum penalty 
of six months imprisonment and a $25,000 fine. 


full story:

http://times-age.co.nz/news2004/040204a.html

"The world is a dangerous place,
not because of those who do evil,
but because of those who look on and do nothing.",
Albert Einstein

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