Two cruel dog owners let their pet die after failing to take her to the vet even when a huge tumour started growing on her stomach. Jack Russell Terrier Tilly-May was left incredibly thin with an enormous ulcerated tumour that was around half the size of her entire body across her abdomen, but throughout her life was never seen by a vet who could have saved her life.
The 13-year-old dog was treated terribly by her owners, Terence and Melenie Box, both of Brynawel Crescent, Swansea, who appeared in court on Friday, October 7, after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to their pet. Get the latest news from across Swansea sent straight to your inbox for free by signing up to our newsletter.
The court heard from an RSPCA inspector that Tilly-May had never received any veterinary treatment, nor had she received any vaccinations or boosters. The ulcerated tumour she was left with was so big it would touch the ground when she would try to walk.
