CONVICTED (2024) | Callum Fuller, born 2 December 1998, of 64 Croft Road, Blyth NE24 2EN – starved and severely neglected his pet dog.
Fuller was prosecuted by Northumberland County Council in relation to a Jack Russell terrier named Rez.
Animal welfare officers visited Fuller in March 2023 following a tip-off, where they found Rez to be underweight with his ribs and spine showing, stained with urine, and foul-smelling.
His nails were overgrown, he was suffering from hair loss and fleas, and his ears were very scabby and ripped at the ends.
Officers seized Rez and took him to a vet where he was given a body score of just two out of five.
In court, Fuller admitted causing unnecessary suffering to the animal and was given a TWO-year ban applicable to dogs only.
Rez has since been rehomed through Berwick Animal Rescue Kennels. Now known as Ronnie, he is thriving and bringing delight to his new owners.
Sentencing | 12-month community order with 120 hours of unpaid work, reduced to 80 hours for his guilty plea; costs of £978.26 and a victim surcharge of £114. Disqualified from keeping dogs for two years (expires July 2026).