Blog:The attempted drowning of Bella the Belgian shepherd dog

The case
The heartless UK dog owner, Charlene Latham, 32, tied heavy rock to her Belgian shepherd dog’s lead.

Bella was then nearly murders by drowning in River Trent in Farndon, Nottinghamshire.

Jane Harper and Joanne Bellamy manage too save Bell's life.

Charlene Latham was punished in March, 2021, with:
 * 1) A 2-month community order.
 * 2) Fined £80
 * 3) Payed £232 costs and court fees.
 * 4) Payed a victim surcharge.
 * 5) A ban from keeping dogs for 3 years.

Bella is now recovering in Radcliffe Animal Centre.

The sad part
The animal could not give a victim impact statement or seek trauma counseling.

Also see

 * Dogfighting