A SLOUGH couple have been told they cannot keep any animals in their home after breaking a previous pet ban.

Rajeshwari Cameron, 56, and her husband Adrian Cameron, 62, of Northampton Place, Slough, were handed the eight-year ban at a court hearing on Monday, February 21.

This comes after the pair were originally handed a ten-year ban in 2009 following a conviction for causing suffering to their pet dog Lucy.

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But in September 2020, Slough Borough Council officers started investigating the couple after tip-offs about their care of their current dog Lila.

Witnesses and veterinary records also indicated the Camerons had owned a dog that was put to sleep and a dog that was sold between March 2018 and June 2019.

Their ownership of these dogs breached their 2009 pet-ownership ban.

In light of this, the couple appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court to admit to two counts of breaching a disqualification order.

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District Judge Goozee, sentencing, said he was satisfied that both Mr and Mrs Cameron fully understood the terms of their original 2009 ban.

The couple were sentenced to a conditional discharge for three years, disqualified from keeping any animals for eight years, charged costs of £140 each and a £20 victim surcharge each.

Councillor Beni Bains, of Slough Borough Council, said: “Banning orders are put in place for a reason, in this case to protect the welfare of animals.

“It is disappointing the couple broke the initial order, but hopefully this time they will understand the gravity of the situation and abide by the law. Well done to the team involved, neighbours for reporting concerns and to the police for their help.”

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Their current dog, Lila, which had been in the care of the council since September 2020, was awarded to the council and has been safely rehomed.