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ManxSPCA: 'Ask for help if you're struggling'

Animal charity's message following abuse case

Pet owners on the Isle of Man are being urged to ask for help if they’re struggling to care for their animals.

It follows a court case last week which saw a 61-year-old woman jailed for 20 weeks for causing unnecessary suffering to 19 horses and ponies.

You can find more on that story HERE

The ManxSPCA’s general manager has told Manx Radio the animals were like 'standing skeletons' and admits the situation made her cry. 

But Juana Warburton says the punishment handed down sends out a clear message:

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