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A mum has been banned from keeping animals for three years after her 'emaciated' pets were discovered covered in filth.

Lauren Sissons kept two German Shepherds, a cocker spaniel and a cat in her home which was covered in feces and rubbish.

The 30-year-old also had a terrapin which could barely breathe in its enclosure.

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A social worker alerted the police due to the state of the animals after visiting the address in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent on March 26.

North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard the house was dirty with poo and litter on the floors. There was no food or water and the pets weren’t exercised co

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