Samantha Lerway, of Fairford Crescent, Stoke Lodge, Patchway, pleaded guilty to animal welfare offences, following an investigation and prosecution by the RSPCA.
Inspector Kim Walters, who investigated for the animal welfare charity, was called to the address after concerns were raised about cats being abandoned by their owner.
Inside, live cats were found alongside the bodies of cats and a rabbit, with numerous cat carcasses in the bathroom, and a half-eaten cat carcass in a bedroom. The home was cluttered with animal faeces and rubbish.
Alongside the ten-year disqualification from owning animals, Lerway was sentenced to 18 weeks custody, suspended for two years, and a nine-month mental health treatment requirement with 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days and a £40 fine. Lerway was also ordered to pay £400 costs when she was sentenced at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.
In mitigation, it was said Lerway was struggling with mental health issues at the time.
Inspector Walter said after sentencing: “Owners have a duty and responsibility to ensure the needs of their animals are met, this includes making sure they have a suitable diet and the care they need to stay healthy.
“Thankfully the surviving cats have now recovered after getting the help and care they needed at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre.”