CONVICTED (2021) | Benjamin Davies, born 12 March 1995, of Robert Street, Barrow LA14 – choked his pet dog.
Davies caused unnecessary suffering to the unnamed dog by choking her as well as assaulting a woman in Barrow.
He admitted to both offences, which took place on September 12, 2021.
The court heard Davies was responsible for a dog and ‘committed an act that caused that animal to suffer and permitted that to happen or failed to take such steps as were reasonable in all the circumstances to prevent that happening, and that suffering was unnecessary’.
No injuries to the dog were highlighted in court but it was said she has since been rehomed.
Anita Green, of Animal Refuge Furness, said: “Actions like this are to be condemned as is violence against all animals and humans.
“As a charity we do all we can to make sure that animals go to the right homes to avoid any situations like this one.
“If there is any concern about animal abuse then people need to contact the authorities such as the RSPCA or the police.
“We do not have any authority in terms of taking animals away but if we do get contacted then we will of course help where we can by contacting the right people.
“Offences like this are awful and really upsetting.”
Sentencing: 150 hours of unpaid work; 25 days of rehabilitation activity. Three-year disqualification order (expires December 2024).
If you haven’t got the patience for Basic Training a Dog will obviously need. Then don’t get a Dog in the First place.
I hope he has more patience with the New Baby he is Pictured With.