An Australian mother and son were charged with animal cruelty concerning the deplorable condition of their cocker spaniel named Bear. Bear’s wounds were so severe and neglected that he required euthanization. The court fined Daphne Kelly $10,000 dollars and forbid her from ever owning a pet. The court said she had failed to take reasonable steps in preventing Bear’s condition. During the initial RSPCA inspection, Mrs Kelly told the officer she could not take Bear to the veterinarian because she had a business appointment later that day.