A former Cowra man has pleaded not guilty to charges brought on by the RSPCA.
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Richard William McCudden, who was living near Boorowa at the time of the offences, pleaded not guilty in Young Local Court on February 5.
The matters have been adjourned for hearing in Young Court on September 13 this year.
McCudden has been charged with one count of cruelty to an animal and seven counts of being in charge of an animal and failing to provide veterinary treatment.
In December 2016 McCudden was found guilty of four counts relating to animal cruelty in a hearing at Cowra Local Court.
Finding McCudden guilty Magistrate Peter Dare ordered he entered into a Section 9 Good Behavior Bond for three years and to continue with any treatment regime for mental illness.
He was also ordered to pay $173,254.78 to the RSPCA for vet and boarding costs and professional costs of $6873.
At the time McCudden was permitted to care and have custody control of no more than 33 cats for a period of five years.
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