Woman sentenced in cat cruelty hearing
Carrie Salter, 20, of Henley Road, pleaded guilty to to failing to meet the welfare needs of the cat - which she had left at her home on its own for four days in June - at a hearing at Leamington Magistrates Court last Thursday.
It was found that Ms Salter did not take reasonable steps to ensure the cat was provided with suitable food.
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Hide AdMs Salter was also fined £110 and ordered to pay £175 costs. She is not allowed to have the two-year ban on keeping animals amended during that time.
An RSPCA spokewoman said: “We are satisfied with the sentence given by the magistrates, and hope that this case acts as a warning to other people.”
To report animal cruelty, call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.