Recovering from a rare form of breast cancer, Deborah Barnett, 43, of Stoke-on-Trent, thought she'd made it through the worst, but she was betrayed by former colleague Sandra Ramsay, of Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent. The 36-year-old participated in a fundraiser for a cancer charity at ASDA and stole the proceeds. This September, Sandra pleaded guilty to three counts of theft, having pocketed the £496 she raised, as well as £123.21 from ASDA, and £30.50 worth of clothing. At North Staffordshire Magistrates Court, Sandra was sentenced to a twelve-month community order, and ordered to pay £650 compensation, plus court costs.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
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FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .