The animals, including Labradors, Dachshunds, and French Bulldogs, were discovered living in “uninhabitable” conditions with exposed wires, nails, and urine-soaked cardboard.
The rescue followed a tip-off from a concerned member of the public.
Horrific discovery
Officers described the animals as severely dehydrated, with one dachshund later dying from starvation and dehydration. The surviving puppies were given immediate veterinary care, with 14 hospitalised.
CCTV revealed the caravan had been abandoned earlier that day, towed by a 4x4 linked to Micaela Anderson-Letts, 35, of Sunbury-on-Thames. She was arrested and charged under the Animal Welfare Act. Investigators found she had breached a prior animal banning order.
Banned from animal ownership
Later, at Kingston Crown Court, Anderson-Letts pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years. She was also banned from owning animals indefinitely and ordered to complete 300 hours of unpaid work.
“This case highlights the importance of public vigilance,” said PC Marie Jenner. “Thanks to combined efforts, the puppies were rehomed to loving families.”
