Forrestfield residents convicted and fined $21,000 for animal cruelty
Two Forrestfield residents, aged 28 and 21, were convicted for animal cruelty after their elderly dogs were found starving. The Armadale Magistrates Court fined them $21,000 and banned them from owning animals for five years. RSPCA WA reported a surge in animal cruelty complaints, noting a 119 percent increase in neglect cases.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 18:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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