David Storer

🚨 EMACIATED DOG LEFT DEAD, WRAPPED IN A RUG IN HIS OWNER’S GARDEN — SHE AVOIDED JAIL Jennifer Bentley, 47, of Congleton, Cheshire, has been banned from owning animals for life after neglecting her cane corso, Snoop, who endured prolonged suffering before his death. An RSPCA officer who discovered his remains described an overpowering smell of decay, severe muscle loss around his pelvis, spine and back legs, and maggots around his head. Bentley admitted Snoop had suffered diarrhoea for months but had not sought veterinary treatment. A vet concluded the dog had endured at least a month of gastrointestinal discomfort, malnutrition and psychological distress. He had also been swallowing harmful objects, including bleach, plastic and shoes — behaviour that may have been linked to hunger or frustration. His prolonged diarrhoea and extreme weight loss pointed to an untreated chronic medical condition. Although the precise cause of death could not be established, the evidence indicated he had suffered for a prolonged period. After Snoop died, his body was wrapped in a rug and left in the back garden of Bentley’s former home. She told an RSPCA officer a cremation company had instructed her to put him outside. At South Cheshire Magistrates’ Court, Bentley pleaded guilty to an animal welfare offence. Her sentence: ▪️ 20 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months ▪️ Lifetime ban on owning animals ▪️ £400 in court costs Snoop was visibly unwell for months. He needed veterinary care, but none was sought. His suffering went untreated until he died. Source UK Database.