She found a further three black greyhounds in another barn – all with very thin body conditions, and with soiled pillows scattered across the floor. Inspector Mitchell first found a very thin greyhound in the first kennel block, whose ribs, spine and backbone were all visible. After receiving the call from GBGB, RSPCA inspector Claire Mitchell and animal rescue officer (ARO) Daniel Richardson attended the farm. The stench inside left him feeling "immediately sick" and he reported seeing dogs in the kennels in shocking conditions, with "many being extremely thin and emaciated".Įxcrement was present across the floor of the kennels, and the smell was described as “overpowering”. Welfare issues at Perkins' farm came to light after an area stipendiary steward from GBGB, whose duties include inspecting kennels, made the unannounced visit. She also cited a recent health scare and financial issues. In mitigation, the court heard that Perkins had been licensed to train greyhounds for 17 years and pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. She also admitted causing three of the greyhounds to suffer after failing to ensure vet care to address lameness and sores and to failing to provide a suitable, hygienic environment for 35 of the greyhounds. In court, Perkins admitted causing 37 greyhounds to suffer unnecessarily as a result of her failure to secure veterinary attention addressing their poor body condition. The expert then tipped off RSPCA inspectors, who visited the farm.
In stables at the farm, he found several thin, very underweight greyhounds in stable blocks – and the skeleton of a small dog that had been there for some time. The dog struggled to get out of the kennel, and was described as being in a "disgraceful condition" and being "so thin and emaciated" that the dog "could hardly walk". Upon arriving at the farm he saw a black greyhound lying inside a small plastic portable kennel. Read more: Hull dog found so badly neglected that shocked experts could not recognise her breed WARNING: this article contains images that some people may find distressing. I followed an unannounced inspection of the kennels at her farm by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB).Īn expert from the GBGB was "disturbed" by what he witnessed during the spot check. Rebecca Perkins, 42, of Hunmanby Road, Burton Fleming, pleaded guilty to three offences under the Animal Welfare Act. An East Yorkshire greyhound trainer has been jailed for 36 weeks and banned for keeping animals for life after mistreating more than 30 dogs.
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