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Couple Sentenced for Animal Cruelty in Mount Barker
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- May 15, 2026
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- 78
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Summary
Kelly and Matthew De La Haye from Mount Barker, South Australia, were sentenced for animal cruelty after housing thirty cats and two dogs in a filthy, overcrowded home. The couple pleaded guilty to twenty-four counts of neglect, leading to the seizure of twenty-eight cats and the euthanasia of four. The remaining twenty-seven cats were treated and found new homes. The De La Hayes were fined and banned from owning pets without special approval. The RSPCA emphasizes the importance of responsible pet ownership and desexing as per the law. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96e38fdb48ef834c