CONVICTED (2020) | Ayaz Hussain, born 18 December 1994, of Keats Close, Aylesbury HP21 7UT – captured on video lashing his dog with a heavy metal chain lead.
Hussain pleaded guilty to one offence of causing unnecessary suffering to his dog, a crossbreed called Blaze, by hitting him with a metal chain.
RSPCA inspector Gina Stallon, who investigated the case, said: “We visited Hussain’s address on 23 July after video footage was passed to us showing him lashing his dog with a heavy metal chain lead, causing the dog to bark and cry out in pain.
“We understand Blaze had been left in the flat while the occupants were out and had, allegedly, caused some damage, angering Hussain and prompting his violent outburst.
“In the video, Hussain is seen sending Blaze out into the hall where he then whips him hard across the back with the chain lead, causing him to bark out in pain.
“It is never acceptable to react so violently towards a dog, whether they’ve done something wrong or not, and it certainly isn’t acceptable to deliberately attack an animal in this way.”
Blaze, who has been in RSPCA care since the investigation was launched, is doing well in kennels and will soon be ready to find a new home.
“I’d like to thank the witness who filmed this footage and had the bravery to come forward and pass it to us, without him we wouldn’t have been able to take this action,” Inspector Stallon added.
“Thankfully Blaze didn’t suffer any serious, long-term injuries as a result of this beating and he seems to be a happy dog who we’re sure will find a wonderful new home. After all, that’s what it’s all about. It’ll be great to know that 2021 marks a new start for Blaze and that he’ll be with loving new owners who show him the compassion, affection and kindness he so deserves.”
Sentencing: 40 hours of unpaid work and a 20-day rehabilitation requirement; ordered to pay a total of £495 in costs and charges. Disqualified from keeping dogs for just three years. Blaze – who was seized by police and has been in RSPCA care for five months – was removed from his ownership.
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