Hertfordshire Cat Sanctuary Owner Banned After Animal Welfare Violations

Terrence Moore, the 78-year-old director of the Cat Survival Trust in Hertfordshire, has been banned from keeping animals for five years following his conviction on multiple animal welfare charges. He was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals, including a European wildcat named Hamish, and using endangered species for commercial gain without a license. The court ordered him to pay £14,380 in fines and costs, while efforts were made to rehome 28 animals previously in his care, five of which had to be euthanized due to health issues. The Animal Welfare Act violations were highlighted by the lack of veterinary care and poor living conditions at the sanctuary. The ban was finalized at St Albans Crown Court after an investigation revealed significant neglect, including the discovery of animal carcasses on the premises. The Cat Survival Trust is now closed, and the remaining animals have been rehomed with the help of local wildlife organizations.