This little pig has stayed at home
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Jemima is a pig – a saddleback sow to be precise.Ms Koehorst rescued Jemima seven years ago and keeps her in a large enclosure, with a shed. Last year the RSPCA took Jemima away and prosecuted Ms Koehorst for causing her cruelty. She had developed a skin condition which the RSPCA claimed had not been treated adequately.
On 27th January 2006 Ms Koehorst was cleared of cruelty to Jemima at Ely Magistrates Court where she was defended by Partner, Jennifer Carpenter, from our Criminal Law Department. The Court found no evidence of wanton neglect or lack of care. The Chairman of the Court said “Ms Koehurst has demonstrated much care and concern for her pig over the last seven years”.
Jemima is now safely back home and, we are pleased to report, fully recovered from her skin condition.
An RSPCA spokesman commented “we are disappointed with the decision”. This is hardly surprising since the RSPCA wins 97% of the cases it takes to Court.
Deborah Koehorst, who also owns several dogs and a horse, was delighted with the outcome. “My animals mean everything to me” she said.
Jennifer Carpenter - Partner
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