CONVICTED (2023) | Aman Kahssay, born c. 1981, of Claude Road, Roath, Cardiff CF24 – caused his dog to suffer with a large mass which had become ulcerated and infected.
Kahssay pleaded guilty to cruelty to a Staffy-type dog called Holly in that he failed to provide a continuation of vet treatment for a large mammary mass which became ulcerated and infected. He also failed to follow vet advice to euthanise the dog.
The court heard a written statement from RSPCA inspector Sophie Daniels who said she had spoken with Kahssay outside his property on 15 June 2022.
When she saw Holly she described her as in “normal body condition and mobile and alert” however on the left underside of her abdomen area was a “large jaffa orange sized mass”.
She said: “It was an open, cavernous mass, with no skin covering half of it and the internal area was pink and had fleshy pockets and a honeycomb appearance. There was no visible discharge and it appeared clean, but there was a smell of infection present. Flies were starting to show interest in the mass whilst the dog was outside.”
A call was made to a vets – and it was confirmed that Holly had last been seen on March 2, 2022 after Kahssay’s neighbours took her. Euthanasia could not be carried out without the owner’s permission, however and no further contact was made with the vet.
Kahssay agreed for inspector Daniels to take Holly to a vet who confirmed that she had “deteriorated and that the tumour was inoperable and that she would be in pain”. He advised euthanasia, but stated that he could not enforce this.
Kahssay, who declined euthanasia, was issued with two weeks’ worth of palliative treatment for Holly, including pain relief, steroids and antibiotics. It was strongly advised that Holly be euthanised at the end of this period and an appointment was booked. Kahssay was also issued with an RSPCA warning notice.
The court heard that this appointment was cancelled and although another appointment was later booked he did not attend.
RSPCA Daniels left voicemails and made several attempts to speak and see Kahssay but he was not contactable. On August 24, a warrant was executed by South Wales Police.
In mitigation, the court heard that Kahssay had no intention to cause harm, claiming that Holly was a loved pet who he didn’t want to put down. It was also said he regretted his actions.
Sentencing | 16-week custodial, suspended for 18 months; 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £154 and costs of £200. Disqualified from keeping any animals for eight years (expires August 2031)).
To be honest. I personally feel this is a bit of a Harsh Sentence.
After all the Owner Did Not cause any suffering. He obtained Veterinary Care, Treatment and Several Medications. The Vet also stated it was inoperable. The Dog apart from the Tumour, was in good condition and had obviously been Cared for in his life time. The Owner had obviously loved his Dog, and did not have the heart, to have his Dog Put Down.
There are other people who do much worse than this to Animals, and get lighter sentences than this.
What’s wrong with you? Fucking moron. If you can’t afford a dog don’t get one. Not having “the heart” to put down a suffering animal is no excuse. People like you make me fucking sick. Probably a scum bag from Ely or something.