More than 170 dead animals including are found at woman’s home

A woman has been banned from owning animals for life after police discovered dozens of creatures living in disgusting conditions surrounded by 176 decomposing pigs, dogs and chickens. 

RSPCA inspectors were called in by police after they discovered that Maxine Cammock’s home in Dyke Village, near Bourne, Leicestershire, was full of animals living in squalor. 

The terrible treatment of animals there only came to light after some pigs escaped.

A woman has been banned from owning animals for life after police discovered dozens of creatures living in disgusting conditions surrounded by 176 decomposing pigs, dogs and chickens (Pictured: A dead dog was left to rot inside one of the pens at the property)

Peterborough Magistrates’ Court heard that an officer at the RSPCA became increasingly concerned after visiting Maxine Cammock’s home in October 2017.

After returning some pigs that had escaped, RSPCA inspector Kate Burris was left horrified by the condition some of the animals were living in – many of whom were dead.

She said: ‘I went to Cammock’s home in October last year after a call from a police officer who had been involved in rounding up a number of escaped pigs and returning them to her.

‘The officer was extremely concerned by what he had seen, and rang us.

A woman has been banned from owning animals for life after police discovered dozens of creatures living in disgusting conditions surrounded by 176 decomposing pigs, dogs and chicken. (Pictured: Chickens had been packed into plastic containers with weighted lids)

A woman has been banned from owning animals for life after police discovered dozens of creatures living in disgusting conditions surrounded by 176 decomposing pigs, dogs and chicken. (Pictured: Chickens had been packed into plastic containers with weighted lids)

A total of 55 eggs had hatched and the chicks were living in cardboard boxes and containers

A total of 55 eggs had hatched and the chicks were living in cardboard boxes and containers

Daisy was one of the dogs locked up by Maxine Cammock. An RSPCA inspector told the court: 'Several collie type dogs were in a shocking state in filthy pens in one of the buildings. Two of the dogs were dead, one in a pen with two other dogs'

Daisy was one of the dogs locked up by Maxine Cammock. An RSPCA inspector told the court: ‘Several collie type dogs were in a shocking state in filthy pens in one of the buildings. Two of the dogs were dead, one in a pen with two other dogs’

‘It is a large property with several buildings on site. There were the remains of dead animals everywhere, most in such a state of decomposition it was impossible to establish how they had died.

‘Several collie type dogs were in a shocking state in filthy pens in one of the buildings. Two of the dogs were dead, one in a pen with two other dogs, Julie and Martin.

‘A pig who had eaten a bucket of rat poison was dead in another of the buildings. Cammock realised what the pig had done and, rather than seek vet treatment, locked him inside.’ 

Only twenty-five animals were found alive and were immediately removed.

However, a month later even more animals were found in distress including chickens who had been packed into plastic containers with the lids weighted down.

Peterborough Magistrates' Court heard that an officer at the RSPCA became increasingly concerned after visiting Maxine Cammock's home in October 2017 (Pictured: Her kitchen)

Peterborough Magistrates’ Court heard that an officer at the RSPCA became increasingly concerned after visiting Maxine Cammock’s home in October 2017 (Pictured: Her kitchen)

Police and RSPCA inspectors were shocked by the squalor inside and out of the house

Police and RSPCA inspectors were shocked by the squalor inside and out of the house

One RSPCA inspector told the court: 'There were the remains of dead animals everywhere, most in such a state of decomposition it was impossible to establish how they had died'

One RSPCA inspector told the court: ‘There were the remains of dead animals everywhere, most in such a state of decomposition it was impossible to establish how they had died’

Rubbish and animal food cans were sprawled across the property's yard where pigs roamed

Rubbish and animal food cans were sprawled across the property’s yard where pigs roamed

Cans of dog food were left on a wall outside. Only twenty-five animals were found alive and were immediately removed

Cans of dog food were left on a wall outside. Only twenty-five animals were found alive and were immediately removed

A total of 55 eggs had hatched and the chicks were living in cardboard boxes and containers.

Cammock, 54, was taken to court where she pleaded guilty to five offences contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 relating to a total of nine dogs, a pig, ten chickens and 55 chicks.

Yesterday she was handed a lifetime disqualification from keeping animals and was also sentenced to a 24-month community order, a 30-day rehabilitation requirement as well as being ordered to pay £250 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.

After news of the sentencing was made public, RSPCA Inspector Burris said: ‘I want to thank everyone who has been involved in this case – from the police officer who raised the alarm, otherwise the plight of these animals may not have come to light, to those who have rehabilitated and rehomed the surviving animals.’   

These puppies were also discovered at Maxine Cammock's home among the dead animals

These puppies were also discovered at Maxine Cammock’s home among the dead animals

Cammock, 54, was taken to court where she pleaded guilty to five offences contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 relating to a total of nine dogs, a pig, ten chickens and 55 chicks

Cammock, 54, was taken to court where she pleaded guilty to five offences contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 relating to a total of nine dogs, a pig, ten chickens and 55 chicks

A pig which had eaten a bucket of rat poison was dead in another of the buildings (pictured). Cammock realised what the pig had done and, rather than seek treatment, locked him inside

A pig which had eaten a bucket of rat poison was dead in another of the buildings (pictured). Cammock realised what the pig had done and, rather than seek treatment, locked him inside



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