JSPCA PRESS RELEASE

September 2005  

LOCAL MAN GUILTY OF CHARGES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY IS BANNED INDEFINATELY FROM KEEPING ALL ANIMALS

On the morning of 28^th September 2005, Mr Michael Le Blancq of Lempriere Street, St Helier, was banned from keeping all animals indefinitely and was fined £180.  Earlier in August 2005 Mr Le Blancq had pleaded guilty in the Magistrates Court to the six charges of cruelty to animals.  

On 14^th June 2005, two German Shepherd cross Collie dogs, one parrot and one cockatiel were seized from the property where Mr Le Blancq was residing due to concerns for their immediate safety, health and welfare and were taken to the JSPCA Animals’ Shelter where they received the necessary treatment and were cared for appropriately.  These dogs and birds had been left unattended in the hot June summer weather without access to proper and sufficient water for at least four days.  The dogs also had inadequate food provisions and shelter; they were in terrible body condition, had no access to outside and had to resort to toileting on the landing of the staircase that had become their home and only living space. 

Despite their unacceptable living conditions and apparent abandonment, the dogs and birds have all regained their health and have since been found new homes.

ENDS