CONVICTED (2024) | Steven A Jaye, born c. 1989, Gravelly Hill, Birmingham B23 but originally from Dudley – caught kicking and dragging his dog, before picking her up and dropping her on the ground.
Jaye was challenged by members of the public after mistreating the collie-type dog, known as Lelo, in a public place.
He was reported to the police and prosecuted by the RSPCA.
CCTV was obtained which showed him being cruel to the dog.
Jaye admitted an animal welfare offence at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on February 28, 2024.
The court heard he felt ‘very sorry and ashamed’ of his actions.
RSPCA inspector Vicky Taylor, who investigated for the charity, said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a defenceless dog. It is completely unacceptable to treat any animal in this way and we will always look into reports of animal cruelty and, where necessary, seek justice for that animal.”
Lelo was signed over into the care of the RSPCA and has since been rehomed.
Sentencing | 100 hours of unpaid work, ten days of rehabilitation activity; £350 in costs and £114 victim surcharge. Disqualified from keeping animals for five years, but may appeal after three years (expires February 2029).