Wolverhampton man sentenced for horrific animal neglect
Joshua Johnson, 28, received a suspended sentence after five dogs were found dead in his 'truly horrific' Wolverhampton home. The RSPCA rescued emaciated survivors.
Joshua Johnson, 28, received a suspended sentence after five dogs were found dead in his 'truly horrific' Wolverhampton home. The RSPCA rescued emaciated survivors.
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Joshua Johnson from Wolverhampton is banned from keeping animals after RSPCA found starving dogs and five dead pets in horrific conditions. See the shocking details.
Shocking details emerge from failed breeder Joshua Johnson's Wolverhampton home where five dogs died and four were found starving. See the full story and RSPCA response.
Joshua Johnson, 28, starved five dogs to death at his Wolverhampton home. The RSPCA prosecution revealed horrific neglect. Read the full court report.
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