PJ`s Mom, I hadn`t seen this thread when I started my similar thead in General. Sorry.
Originally posted by Twisterdog
..... Just taking away the current pets and/or fining them is not going to solve the problem in any way in the long run.
I agree!
In addition to fines and such, what the RSPCA hope to get from court actions against people such as this couple, is a life-long ban in having custody of any animals. As was imposed in this different but awful case.

Life bans for dog cruelty.