CONVICTED (2024) | Ben Pass, born c. 1978, of Elmfield Avenue, Cheltenham GL51 9JQ – repeatedly mistreated his dog.
Pass, who is well known to Gloucestershire Constabulary, was repeatedly caught on CCTV cameras mistreating his Jack Russell terrier Georgie.
In written statements provided to the court, witnesses described the dog hanging from her lead off the ground and crying. Pass subsequently appeared to punch the dog.
Another witness reported seeing the dog being swung around by her neck with her feet off the ground and then being throttled, while another described the dog being kicked.
A vet, who viewed the footage, said in their report: “This series of physical attacks will have caused the dog unnecessary pain, especially around the neck when suspended in the air, and suffering.
“Vocalisation by the dog was reported on several occasions as an indicator of pain and suffering. It is also important to understand the considerable emotional stress on the dog from repeated acts of violence, both threatened and actual.
“There are no acceptable explanations for these repeated unprovoked attacks on the dog. They represent a sustained pattern of aggressive behaviour witnessed on multiple occasions towards a protected animal comprising both threatened and actual physical violence.”
RSPCA Inspector Richard Carr said: “Every animal deserves kindness. Sadly Georgie didn’t experience the care and kindness she deserved but we were here for her and able to investigate and prosecute her owner.”
Georgie has now been signed over into the care of an animal charity for rehoming.
Sentencing | six weeks in prison. Banned from keeping animals for 10 years (expires July 2034).
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