CONVICTED (2018) | Frankie Williams, born c. 1992, of Melrose Drive, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland DL14 – for cruelty to his pet lurcher.
Williams was convicted of failing to provide Rocky – a male white and tan lurcher – with adequate nutrition for his needs contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Williams had placed an online advertisement offering Rocky free to a good home. Concerned by the picture of an underweight dog, a member of the public collected Rocky and contacted the RSPCA, before taking him to Happier Days for Strays in Sunderland.
RSPCA inspector Stephanie Baines said: “Rocky was in a shocking state. He was extremely thin with his bones visible through his skin. He had very little muscle and had pressure sores on all four legs and his shoulder blades. Rocky was weak, lethargic, shook when standing up and was unsteady on his feet when walking.”
Rocky was found to weigh just 14.15kg; a dog of his type is expected to weigh between 25kg and 28kg.
Blood test results revealed it was unlikely he was underweight due to any underlying medical conditions.
Rocky has since found a new home.
Sentencing:
12-month conditional discharge, £700 costs and a £20 victim surcharge. NO BAN.
Additional Information
Frankie Williams describes himself on Instagram as an “Mma fighter full time and reptile breeder in my spare time”.
No ban, what was the judge thinking???
So he can do it again….
He should of been locked up, starving the poor animal, if it was a human he would of been sent down
Totally agree, he’s never gonna see 700 quid in his life. The judge wants ramming with a cactus
What a piece of shit, too in love with himself to love his dog. Oh for 5 minutes alone with this tosser
This scumbag lives near me n he is not one bit bothered by this outcome. He has to pay out of his dole so it’s like a few quid every week. The judge needs to give his head a shake cos to this man a fine is nothing he needs more then a fine.
That’s ridiculous he should’ve been banned he’ll only do it again
you want a goof kicking like cruel get …. thats me been nice so comment will be here —- tin ribz
Cannot belive this wrongen lives in eldon lane and has a new dog should off been banned for life scum
This scumbag needs to be taken off the street not only has he beaten a dog he has robbed a 62 year old women and beaten up women
This scumbag needs to be taken off the street not only has he beaten a dog he has robbed a 62 year old women and beaten up women