🚨STARVED HER DOG TO DEATH LOCKED UP IN A CAGE KIANA MYER JONES, 23. MANCHESTER MAKE HER FAMOUS A selfish dog owner has been banned from keeping pets for five years after leaving her French bulldog to starve to death in a cage - with just one custard cream biscuit for food. Kiana Myers-Jones, 23, of Wythenshawe left her pet pooch, known as Coco or Cali to die from starvation and dehydration while locked up in a small cage. Manchester Magistrates Court heard that RSPCA Inspector Beth Fazackerley attended Myers-Jones’ address on January 10, 2025 and found the dog dead inside a metal crate in the hallway. Coco was lying in a pool of brown liquid, with only a single custard cream biscuit inside the crate. There was no dog food or water inside. Tests later found no underlying disease to explain the weight loss other than prolonged food deprivation; evidence suggested the dog had been eating non-food items due to extreme hunger. Myers-Jones, of Manchester, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to her dog and failing to meet its basic welfare needs. In addition to the five-year ban on keeping animals, magistrates sentenced her to a 12-month community order with 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR) days. She was also fined £126 and ordered to pay £400 costs at a sentencing hearing on 20 February. The court heard that after finding Coco in the crate, RSPCA Insp Fazackerley took the dog's body to RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for veterinary examination. The examination found the dog weighed just 8kg and had a body condition score of only 2 out of 9; a healthy dog should score 5. The court heard that the dog had been left confined in the crate without food, water, bedding or adequate care for several days. Veterinary evidence stated that its suffering would have progressed over several weeks, causing weakness, hunger, muscle wastage and significant distress prior to its death. Following the sentencing, RSPCA Inspector Beth Fazackerley said: "This was a heartbreaking case. "Coco/Cali was entirely dependent on his owner for food, water and care, and he suffered greatly when those basic needs were not met. "Dogs cannot fend for themselves. If an owner is struggling, whether financially or personally, it is vital that they seek help immediately or make arrangements for the animal to be properly cared for. "Leaving a dog confined without food or water is simply unacceptable." Anyone struggling to care for their pet is urged to seek help. Animal welfare charities, including the RSPCA, can offer guidance and support to prevent situations from reaching crisis point. Credit UK Database.