#MostEvil | Paul Hasson, born 25 October 1971, of College Mews, Greystone Road, Limavady BT49 0UT and previously of Slievemore Park, Londonderry BT48 8NJ – abandoned a dog, leaving her to starve to death.
Hasson was convicted of abandoning without reasonable cause, causing unnecessary suffering to, and failing to ensure the welfare of, the unnamed terrier-type dog.
Derry City and Strabane District Council brought the charges against Hasson under the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011.
In a statement, the council said: “Proceedings followed an investigation by council’s animal welfare officers, following a complaint received in June 2020 that a dead dog had been found in a property at Slievemore Park, Londonderry.
“Animal welfare officers entered the defendant’s property and found the remains of a small terrier-type dog which appeared to have been pushed up against the wall with a brush on top of it.
“There was a pungent smell of urine and faeces in the property which was in a bad state of hygiene.
“The dog was very thin and had begun to decompose.
“The dog was seized by animal welfare officers on recommendation of the council-instructed vet.
“Mr Hasson admitted all offences. District judge King disqualified Mr Hasson from owning, keeping or participating in the keeping of animals and from being party to an arrangement under which that person is entitled to control or influence the way in which animals are kept for a period of five years.
“Mr Hasson was fined £500 and ordered to pay legal costs totalling £138.”
Sentencing: fine, costs and a five-year ban (expires December 2026).
Absolutely Heart Breaking, Disgusting. How the hell can you leave a Little Animal To Starve To Death. Evil Scum he won’t have no luck for what he has done. There is absolutely no excuse for this. If you ever find yourself that desperate. At least leave the Animal A Meal, and several Bowls of Water. Phone or send the Rspca a Recorded Delivery Letter, explaining what you have been forced to do. At least then the Animal would be seen to within a couple of Days.