<sod >"This is the most serious incident of animal cruelty that we have encountered in these courts." Gammon was also banned from keeping animals for life.< eod>< sod > "This is the most serious incident of animal cruelty that we have encountered in these courts." Prosecuting for the RSPCA, Lindi Meyer said Gammon had acquired Roxy while living with her boyfriend, Adam Taylor in December 2012.< eod>