bloody good news at last ( this is a must)
David and Marjorie Massey guilty of causing unnecessary suffering 'Woody' had two-inch toe nails, chronic infections and a tumour in his mouth A cruel couple were facing jail today after admitted the 'appalling' neglect of a sheepdog which became trapped in a two-stone tangled ball of its own hair because they were too embarrassed to go to a vet. David and Marjorie Massey admitted two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to five-year-old sheepdog Woody after animal cruelty officers said the treatment he suffered was 'incomprehensible'. The owners, from Beeston, Bedfordshire, felt too ashamed to take their pet for treatment despite his mangy coat, painful two-inch toenails, chronic eye and ear infections and an untreated tumour in his mouth. Woody, as he was then known, was dumped at an animal shelter where carers cut his mound of filthy hair, which made it almost impossible for him to see, hear or go to the toilet. They also gave him the name of Floyd. Bedford Magistrate’s Court heard it had taken four workers more than an hour to free Floyd from his mangy cocoon and underneath his body was covered in cysts and sores. Despite their efforts the animal was so distressed vets were forced put him down. Magistrates today warned David Massey, 62, and Marjorie Massey, 60, they face jail sentences for their cruelty. Chair of the bench, Dr Disney-Durrant said: 'Because of the length of abuse in this case I have to warn you we will be considering a custodial sentence.' The Masseys were investigated by the RSPCA after Woody was left tied to a gate at Wood Green animal shelter in Cambridgeshire in August last year. Mr and Mrs Massey had owned the dog since he was a puppy and said that up until a year ago he had always been groomed and well cared for. During interviews with an RSPCA inspector, Mr Massey claimed that he did not know that Woody had any problems in his mouth and ears, the court heard. He also said that he recognised that he should have taken the animal to a vet but that he had become too embarrassed by his condition to get him treated. ill and had to be put down Mrs Massey told the inspector that they had used a professional groomer in the past but that they reached a point where they could no longer afford it and that any neglect was due to a lack of money. Mark Bellis, defending, admitted that the couple had previously owned two other old English sheep dogs and were 'aware of what was required in keeping the breed'. He claimed that the problems began when the groomer they had been using moved away and the Masseys were forced to find another. They claim that as Woody got older his temperament became more aggressive and it became impossible to find a groomer who could get near him. Mr Bellis said: 'They got to a stage where the condition of Woody embarrassed them so much they couldn't face taking him to see anyone.' It was only when the couple’s adult daughter decided to move back into the family home, bringing her young daughter with her, that the Masseys decided they had to get rid of Woody. Mr Massey told the court it was his decision to take Woody to the animal shelter in the middle of the night and that he called both the police and the RSPCA to tell them where Woody was. Janita Patel, prosecuting, asked the magistrates to consider a disqualification order which would ban the couple from keeping any animals for life. RSPCA chief inspector Mark Thompson echoed her disgust. He said: 'This poor dog was left in such a terrible condition. It is just incomprehensible that people could allow his condition to deteriorate in such a way.' The case was adjourned for sentencing this was Woddy when they found him  And this is Woody now  I think most of you were aware of this case last year & now this where I would make them suffer for the rest of there bloody days  |
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| I read the article sorry they could not find a groomer and lack of money. Sodding shave the dog & if he was getting on muzzle him while you groom him. I like long haired sheepies but I would rather cut the dogs hair & leave it in this state. But I was praying that they would find the owners. There must be a sheepie god up there because you answer my prayers |
| They'll no doubt appeal on some usual get off cause like mental illness etc. The need stringing up and skinning. Just how much does a pair of scissors cost? This couple should make national TV and Press the RSPCA should push for their pictures and the treatment of their dog to be very public |
  These are the two people |
| This needs to be put on Facebook so it goes worldwide to shame these people. There is a special place in Hell for people like this. |
| the contontion of the dog was not just a Year of neglet it must of been for years poor woody/floyd Woody/Floyd is now at piece playing in Rainbow Bridge medow with all our Sheepies who are waiting for us   |
| I watch a video of him after & he seemed fine & wagging his tail. So why put him dowm |
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