CONVICTED (2021) | James Martin McKenna, born 26 November 1976, and son Daniel James McKenna, born 11 March 2002, both previously of Carrickvale Manor, Lurgan, and more recently of Dill Avenue, Lurgan, Craigavon BT66 6HL – failed to ensure the welfare of their pet Shih-Tzu
Father and son James and Danial McKenna failed to attend their court hearing to answer animal cruelty charges and were convicted in their absence.
The court heard that an animal welfare officer from the local authority attended the pair’s then home in Carrickvale Manor, Lurgan, and discovered the neglected unnamed Shih-Tzu. The pet was found to be very thin with a very poor body condition. She had lesions on her skin and her coat was severely matted.
The dog was assessed by a veterinary surgeon who determined she was suffering unnecessarily.
Both men accepted responsibility for the little dog.
She was taken into council care and successfully rehomed.
Sentencing: both men were ordered to pay total fines, costs and charges of £390. They were banned from keeping animals for just two years (expires May 2023).
I hope he looks after that Child he is Pictured with better than he did that poor little Dog.