SEVERAL animals including seven dogs and two kittens have been taken away from a woman under a court order.

Anita Cross appeared in Oxford Magistrates Court on January 15 after an application was made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to remove several animals from her.

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The application was made under section 18(15) which authorises an inspector or constable to take a protected animal into possession where a veterinary surgeon certifies that it is suffering or is likely to suffer.

After the hearing, it was ordered that the animals be removed and administered treatment. There were seven dogs, 14 cats, and two kittens.

Cross, of Tilgarsley Road, Eynsham, was also ordered to pay West Oxfordshire District Council £1,000 for the veterinary intervention costs.