CONVICTED (2016) | Tyrone Davies, born c. 1994, of Cysgod Y Mynydd, High Street, Bangor LL57 1EA – inflicted blunt force trauma on a young dog.
Davies, who is a persistent violent offender, was prosecuted for cruelty after being spotted by a passer-by lifting his dog into the air by her collar and throwing her onto the ground as she yelped in pain. Miraculously, the dog – a brindle Staffy known as Stitch – escaped serious injury.
Despite the sadistic nature of his actions against a helpless dog and his history of violence, the courts failed to ban Davies from keeping animals and Stitch was returned to him.
Mike Pugh, RSPCA inspector, said: “Clearly, this dog was badly mishandled, and this man has faced the consequences for his actions. It’s a clear warning as to what can happen when pets are mistreated in this way.
“Owning a dog is a big, and very fortunate, responsibility.”
He added: “There are clear and important laws which must be followed to ensure the welfare of animals, and the RSPCA stands ready to enforce those laws to protect dogs like Stitch.
“Whilst the court ruled, on this occasion, that the man could keep his dog, we hope his guilty plea highlights how he has learned his lesson, and will treat his dog with the respect it deserves, and within the law, in the future.”
Sentence: £150 fine, £30 victim surcharge; £650 costs. No ban or deprivation order.