In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Zoe Louise Graham and Lee Lock were jailed at Swansea Crown Court following the discovery of 52 animals living in squalid conditions. Graham was sentenced to 18 months in prison, while Lock received a 27-month sentence.
The investigation began in December 2024 when police, the RSPCA, and veterinarians raided a property and discovered a house “stinking” of faeces and urine. Inside, they found 29 dogs, 17 snakes, a tortoise, a gecko, and a monitor lizard. Two dead dogs and a dead snake were also recovered from the premises.
“Appalling” Conditions and Physical Abuse
RSPCA inspectors described the property as being contaminated with trodden-in faeces, mouldy food, and household rubbish. Several French Bulldogs were found in filthy cages, while snakes were kept in vivariums without clean water or enrichment. One deceased French Bulldog, found dumped in a shed, was found to have a ruptured rectum.
The court heard that the internal injury to the dog, named Titch, had been caused by the “insertion of a blunt object.” Graham and Lock admitted causing unnecessary suffering by failing to provide veterinary treatment for this injury. Other animals were found to be emaciated, parasite-riddled, and suffering from ulcerated feet and infected bite wounds.
Sentencing and Animal Bans
On 3 October 2025, Graham pleaded guilty to 14 offences and Lock admitted to 12 offences under the Animal Welfare Act. For their actions in Swansea, the defendants were sentenced as follows:
- Lee Lock: Jailed for 27 months and disqualified from keeping animals until 2050.
- Zoe Louise Graham: Jailed for 18 months and banned from keeping animals for 15 years.
The judge emphasised that the custodial sentences reflected the severe suffering and “appalling” lack of care provided to a large number of vulnerable animals.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Graham and Lock are managed under standard post-release supervision in Swansea, South Wales. Their disqualification orders are legally binding, and any attempt to possess or care for animals within their respective ban periods will result in an immediate return to court.
The RSPCA and South Wales Police emphasise that community reports are vital in uncovering such high-volume neglect. Any breach of a lifetime or long-term animal ban is treated as a serious criminal matter. The surviving animals have been placed in the care of the RSPCA for rehabilitation and, where possible, rehoming.
Original Image – https://www.facebook.com/UKdatabaseREAL
If you or anyone you know has been affected by the individuals highlighted on this website, please report them to the Police on 101 (999 in an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details on reporting a crime. You can also report to Crimestoppers if you wish to remain completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.