CONVICTED (2022) | Wayne Donnelly, born 31 December 1978, owner of the Bay Horse Inn, 11 Coldwell Street, Felling, Gateshead NE10 9HH – went on holiday leaving behind a dog with horrific facial injuries.
Donnelly’s eight-year-old Akita, known as Boost, had puncture wounds on his neck and skin peeling from his face after being viciously attacked by another of his dogs.
The court heard that Donnelly took Boost to an out-of-hours vet but left before the dog could be examined. He then went on holiday the next day leaving Boost in severe pain and discomfort
A concerned member of the public tipped off the RSPCA and Boost was rushed to a vet. Very sadly his injuries were so severe that he was euthanised on humane grounds.
RSPCA inspector Rachel Hurst described the stricken dog’s condition. She said: “The skin underneath the fur was severely infected and there were numerous puncture wounds around Boost’s neck, face and around his eyes,
“There was severe bruising to the inside of his upper lips on both sides and marked swelling of his muzzle. His eyelids were so swollen it was not possible to fully assess his eyes. There was infection in both ears with pus visible, and large areas of hair and skin were peeled away and sloughed from his face.”
Inspector Hurst said that Donnelly’s refusal to get treatment for Boost led to severe pain, skin necrosis, and “ultimately the need to euthanise Boost.”
Pub landlord Donnelly admitted failing to provide veterinary treatment for injuries sustained by his dog
Sentencing | six-month jail term, suspended for a year; 200 hours of unpaid work; a total of £874 costs and surcharge. Banned from owning dogs for seven years (expires November 2029).
This is such a sad case.
The importance of Urgent Veterinary.
We have a Duty To Our Pets.
If only he could have received Veterinary Care as soon as possible. Failing Which: This Is The Result.