WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Influencer Bea Elton cleaned a home that was covered in faeces because eight dogs and three cats were living inside the property and were not let out for two years
Pets were locked in a hoarder’s house for two years, with the RSPCA reportedly unable to help despite several calls from neighbours and members of the local community.
Influencer Bea Elton, 28, is known for offering her much sought-after cleaning services for free. She films the process for social media, showcasing the amazing transformations of the homes she cleans, often to help vulnerable people.
In her latest video, Bea tackled a home that was covered in faeces because eight dogs and three cats were living inside the property and were not let out for two years. While the owner lived elsewhere, he visited the house every other evening to feed the pets, Bea said.
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Since the cats and dogs were being fed, the RSPCA was unable to step in and rescue the animals, Bea explained, despite neighbours calling the charity and the police several times. After describing the horrible conditions the pets lived in, Bea said they were only rescued after she cleaned the home.
In her video, the influencer said: “This is the most controversial free clean I’ve ever done. Eight dogs and three cats were trapped inside this home. For the past two years, the owner lived elsewhere but he’d come back every other evening for a few minutes to feed them and give them water.
“Because the pets were never let outside, the inside of the home is covered in faeces. The stench is so pungent you can smell this home from across the street. Understandably, people want to know why I’m helping the resident by cleaning this mess for him for free.
“So let’s talk about it while I deep clean this kitchen. First things first, this clean wasn’t just for him. It was for everyone who heard the animals crying day after day, night after night for two years straight. It was for everyone who called the police and called the RSPCA but kept being told there was nothing they could do because the animals were still being fed.”
She added: “This situation only moved forward and the animals only got help because this free clean took place, and that’s why I did it.” Bea said that she doesn’t think twice before arranging a free clean when a child or an animal is being mistreated.
The influencer then showed the progress she made while cleaning the kitchen, including making the sink shiny with the help of everyday products such as Scrub Daddy and Cif. Bea also expressed her gratitude for the RSPCA – and said that anyone looking for a pet should look at shelters first.
After publishing the video on social media, where she goes by Clean with Bea, she wrote on Instagram, “Yes, I thanked the RSPCA – because today, these animals are safe. They’re being rehabilitated, treated, and rehomed in RSPCA shelters.
“But let’s be clear: The animals only left this home after the owner surrendered them. Despite receiving countless reports from neighbours and members of the local community, The RSPCA did not remove these animals themselves. That’s because under current UK law the RSPCA don’t have the power of entry, search or seizure without police involvement or a warrant.“If that frustrates you, good. It should. This isn’t a one‑off case. Animal charities across the UK are powerless to act – not because they don’t care, but because the law won’t let them. And that needs to change. I want to advocate for stronger animal protection laws – so charities can step in sooner before a neglectful situation reaches a crisis point. If you care about animals – stand with me.”
The Mirror has contacted the RSPCA for comment.
