Daisy had to be put down due to her health conditions. Picture: RSPCA

Bridgwater couple banned from keeping pets for a year over dog neglect

Paul JonesOctober 4, 20250 Comment0

A BRIDGWATER couple have been handed suspended sentences and banned from keeping pets for 10 years after being found guilty of neglecting a dog which had to be put to sleep.

Michelle and Daniel Powell were prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act following a probe by the RSPCA.

Tattoo artist Daniel, 42, and body piercer Michelle, 38, of Weaombe Road, were convicted of mistreating elderly Labrador, Daisy.

After being found by RSPCA inspectors, Daisy had to be put to sleep after spending two days in animal hospital due to her health conditions.

At Taunton Magistrates’ Court on September 15, the Powells were handed 12-month prison sentences suspended for a year, 10 days of rehabilitation, and ordered to pay costs of £250 each, and a 10-year ban on keeping animals, with appeal possible in seven.