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Workington, Cumbria: David Meteer

January 18, 2023 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2023) | David Meteer, born December 1953, of West Ghyll Place, High Harrington, Workington CA14 5RS – threw his German Shepherd into a pool and hit him with a pipe.

Neighbours secretly filmed Workington man David Meteer terrorising his dogs

Police were called to an address in High Harrington, Workington, at 7pm on June 17, 2022, to reports that a man was abusing his dogs.

Officers spoke to neighbours who provided videos of Meteer assaulting the dogs.

Pamela Fee, prosecuting, said the defendant was seen picking up the German Shepherd dog called Brody, and throwing him into a swimming pool.

Ms Fee said he was strangling the dog and hitting him with a blue pipe.

He was shouting at the dog, calling him a blonde bastard and a blonde tit.

Neighbours had captured the horrific abuse on their phones and the video footage was handed over to police.

The dog was seized by police and taken to the vet. He had breaking of the skin and whip marks.

Photos were provided by the vet which showed lacerations and injuries to the dog’s mouth, as well as other marks.

Meteer was interviewed by police and gave ‘no comment’ throughout. However, during arrest, he had admitted hitting the dog with a pipe and throwing him into a pool.

Ms Fee said the dog was ‘clearly terrified’ by the behaviour. She said it was a ‘deliberate attempt’ to cause suffering.

In an insane decision by the courts, these German shepherds were returned to the care of a man caught on camera abusing a terrified dog

John Goodwin, defending, said Meteer had kept dogs for many years and had “lost it” following a fight between two German Shepherds which he owns.

District Judge John Temperley drew back from imposing a ban on keeping animals when passing sentence, after hearing numerous references which ‘spoke highly’ of Meteer, as well as the steps taken by a dog behaviour expert and with regards to anger management.

Meteer has now been reunited with five of the seven dogs.

Sentencing | 12-month community order with electronic tag; £6000 in compensation. No ban.

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Animal Abandonment, Equine Abuse, horses and ponies, Lifers

Wigton, Cumbria: Jasmine Boothman

February 12, 2022 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2022) | Jasmine Boothman, born 2 June 2001, of Yearngill Farm, Aspatria, Wigton CA7 3JZ – for cruelty to a pony found in poor bodily condition and severe dental problems.

Pepsi was badly neglected by his cruel owner Jasmine Booth, who has now been banned from keeping equines for life.

Boothman, a mother of two, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a pony called Pepsi at Yearngill Farm between September 9, 2020 and March 21, 2021.

The court heard she failed to act, investigate and address the causes of the pony’s poor bodily condition and weight loss, which included the provision of adequate dental care and that she knew or ought to have known the impacts of her actions.

Boothman also faced a charge of failing to take reasonable steps to ensure Pepsi’s needs were met and failed to meet his need for adequate care and supervision on or before March 20, 2021.

She admitted both offences having previously pleaded not guilty.

She also admitted breaching her bail conditions after she failed to surrender to custody.

Sentencing: 100 hours of unpaid work; £595 costs and charges. Banned from keeping equines for life but can appeal after just five years.

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animal fighting / baiting, Dogs, hunting with dogs, Organised Animal Crime, Wildlife Crime / Bloodsports

Workington, Cumbria: Chloe Jo Newell

October 15, 2020 misanthropic 1 Comment

CONVICTED (2020) | Chloe Jo Newell, born 27 May 1998, of 42 Needham Drive, Workington CA14 3SD – failed to seek veterinary treatment for two badly injured lurchers

Chloe Jo Newell and Star, one of the dogs found with painful untreated injuries

Chloe Jo Newell caused unnecessary suffering to lurchers Bandit and Star by failing to provide veterinary attention for painful bite injuries. The cause of the dogs’ injuries is unexplained but appear consistent with animal fighting.

Newell pleaded guilty to the charge.

Newell with boyfriend Reece Beddoe, a convicted burglar — Newell with boyfriend* Reece Beddoe, a convicted burglar also from Workington

It was noted that the injuries were enough to cause serious pain and the level of suffering would have been significant for both dogs.

Sentencing: 36-day curfew; ordered to pay a total of £595 in costs and charges. Deprivation order on Star and Bandit but no ban on keeping animals was imposed.

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*Reece Beddoe and Chloe Jo Newell are no longer an item and both have new partners.

animal fighting / baiting, badger baiting, deer, Dogs, foxes, hunting with dogs, Lifers, Multiple Species, Organised Animal Crime, Serial Animal Abusers, Wildlife Crime / Bloodsports

Flimby, Cumbria: Callum Frew

September 19, 2020 misanthropic 4 Comments

CONVICTED (2020) | Callum Jay Frew, born June 1997, of Lavender Hill, Flimby Brow, Flimby, Maryport CA15 8TD – member of a gang of sadistic hunters that inflicted pain and suffering on wildlife

Callum Frew is the final member of a vile hunting gang to be sentenced for persecuting badgers, foxes and deer. The other members, Dillon Broderick, Kai Cartwright, John James Thompson and Scott David Martin Walpole, were sentenced in August 2020.

Company director Frew admitted a total of ten offences. These include wilfully killing a badger, causing suffering to a fox by encouraging dogs to chase and attack it, failing to provide veterinary care for his lurcher who had infected painful injuries to its face. They happened between 2018 and 2019

The prosecution came after an RSPCA investigation into material depicting wildlife crime was discovered on a mobile phone by police looking into a separate case. The RSPCA’s Special Operations Unit launched an investigation into footage showing the men badger digging and baiting. Further investigation then revealed more offences against Frew.

Investigating officer Jason Bowles said: “The footage shows the men and their dogs inflicting pain and suffering on innocent wildlife.

“Badger baiting and digging are brutal and illegal blood sports which sees violence being inflicted on wild animals as well as painful injuries on the dogs who are used.

“Frew and others appeared in images and footage showing the men out with their dogs, digging down into badger setts and setting dogs on the animals. It’s extremely upsetting to see the badger being attacked by the dogs and to hear their cries as they’re killed. We then discovered that there was more evidence against Frew showing him setting his dogs on foxes and badgers and brought more charges against him.”

PC Samantha O’Key, Cumbria police wildlife, rural and environmental crime coordinator, said: “We are very pleased with the outcome of this investigation and the subsequent convictions that have been brought against the individuals, as Cumbria Police takes animal cruelty very seriously.

“We worked diligently with our RSPCA colleagues and this is a good example of partnership working at its most effective.”

Sentencing: concurrent jail terms of 120 days on each offence, suspended for 18 months. Community order with 26-week curfew and 100 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay costs of £2,000 and a victim surcharge of £122. His mobile phones were ordered to be destroyed. Disqualified from keeping all animals for life. Deprivation order on two whippet-type dogs.

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animal fighting / baiting, badger baiting, Birds, deer, Dogs, hunting with dogs, Lifers, Multiple Species, Organised Animal Crime, Wildlife Crime / Bloodsports

West Cumbrian Badger Baiters : Dillon Broderick, Kai Cartwright, John James Thompson and Scott Walpole

August 4, 2020 misanthropic 3 Comments

CONVICTED (2020) | badger baiting lowlifes Dillon Broderick, born 25/10/1996, of 1 Lowcroft, Main Street, Maryport CA15 7DN, Kai Cartwright, born 27/09/1997 , of 33 Alexander Close, Workington CA14 3HQ, John James Thompson, born 25/07/1992, of 29 Harriston, Aspatria, Wigton CA7 2ED and Scott David Martin Walpole, born 09/04/1990 of 13 East Crescent, Aspatria, Wigton CA7 3EF

Police mugshots of the four West Cumbrian badger baiters — Killers: the four men were given suspended sentences for their multiple barbaric crimes against wildlife

Wildlife persecutors Broderick, Cartwright, Thompson and Walpole were all given suspended prison sentences for cruelty towards badgers and deer. Mobile phone footage was handed to the RSPCA by police, who were investigating Walpole for an unrelated crime [in April 2019 he alongside Broderick and Thompson were jailed for their part in an organised crime gang targeting ATM machines]. This showed the four men badger digging and baiting.

Horrific footage showing men digging out badgers was found on Scott Walpole's mobile phone — Horrific footage showing men digging out badgers was found on Scott Walpole’s mobile phone

Dillon Broderick pleaded guilty to wilfully killing a badger on February 18, 2018; killing a deer during the close season on March 11, 2018; killing a deer at night on the same date; killing a deer during the close season on March 13, 2018; wilfully killing a badger on April 15, 2018; and interfering with a badger sett on April 15, 2018 by causing a dog to enter it with intent or being reckless as to whether his actions would have that consequence.

Scott Walpole pleaded guilty to the same offences as Broderick, as well as admitting to intentionally killing two mallards on April 4, 2018.

Kai Cartwright and John Thompson both admitted to wilfully killing a badger on April 15, 2018 and interfering with a badger sett on April 15, 2018 by causing a dog to enter it with intent or being reckless as to whether their actions would have that consequence.

Investigating officer Jason Bowles said: “On the phone we found multiple images and videos showing the men out with their dogs, digging into badger setts and setting their dogs on badgers.

“This ‘sport’ is cruel and barbaric, and I’m sure this footage would be incredibly upsetting for the public to see.”

PC Samantha O’Key, Cumbria Police wildlife, rural and environmental crime coordinator, said: “We are very pleased with the outcome of this investigation and the subsequent convictions that have been brought against these individuals, as Cumbria Police takes animal cruelty very seriously. We worked diligently with our RSPCA colleagues and this is a good example of partnership working at its most effective.”

Sentencing:

Broderick and Walpole each received a two-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months, for the crimes against the deer, as well as a four-month jail sentence suspended for 18 months, for the other offences. The court also ordered them to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.

Cartwright and Thompson were each given a four-month jail term, suspended for 18 months, and were ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.

All defendants were banned from having custody of a dog for life, or until a further order is made.

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Dogs, Pet Profiteering, puppy farmers / traffickers, kennels, backyard breeders

Workington, Cumbria: Richard Blair-Forster

November 28, 2018 misanthropic Leave a comment

CONVICTED (2018) | Richard Blair-Forster, born 01/12/1995, of Walker Road, Workington CA14 5EX – neglected four dogs, two of whom almost died

Animal abuser: Richard Blair-Forster from Workington, Cumbria. Pic: Facebook

Richard Blair-Forster, who lives with his mother and sister neither of whom faced charges, admitted neglecting German Shepherds Bailey, Rocco and Denver and Golden Retriever Mia.

Steven Marsh, prosecuting, told magistrates that when RSPCA Inspector Martyn Fletcher visited Blair-Forster’s home he described the dogs as lethargic and emaciated and in need of immediate medical attention.

Dogs neglected by Richard Blair-Forster from Workington, Cumbria. Pics: RSPCA

Mr Marsh said: “The defendant refused to allow the dogs to be removed and the RSPCA inspector had to leave and request police assistance due to threats being made.”

Two of the dogs had to be carried into the veterinary surgery, Millcroft Vets, as they were unable to bear their own weight.

The examining vet found the pets to be considerably underweight, with muscle loss and suffering from dehydration. She estimated the neglect had been taking place for around two months.

Bailey only weighed 15.2 kg instead of the expected 34-43 kg when he was found. It took 25 days of medical care for him to recover before he could go to foster care. It was five days before he could hold his head up and six days before he could stand.

Another one of the German Shepherds had to be hospitalised for 12 days and given treatment such as intravenous fluids.

Mr Marsh said: “The vet said in 17 years of veterinary practice she had never seen dogs as starved as these two. The dogs have gone on to make good recovery.”

Four dogs were starved by Richard Blair-Forster of Workington but have recovered — Golden Retriever Mia has recovered thanks to the efforts of the RSPCA and their vet

During a police interview, Blair-Forster told officers he “fed the dogs near-enough every day.” He also claimed he bought their food before he fed himself due to financial difficulties.

Ryan Foley, defending, told the court his client “accepts these dogs shouldn’t have been in that state in the first place, but the cause is incompetent care rather than something more nasty.”

Mr Foley added the defendant struggled to cope issues in his personal life, lacked maturity and often buried his head rather than deal with problems.

Speaking after the sentencing Inspector Fletcher said: “This result shows how seriously the magistrates have taken this. If you have animals you have to take responsibility for them. Three of the dogs are already in foster care and are doing brilliantly.

“I’d like to highlight the work Millcroft vets did. When we took the first two dogs to them we told each other they were too far gone to be saved. But Millcroft did a sterling job to bring them round. They were as close to death as I’ve ever seen.”

The dogs will now be rehomed by the RSPCA.

Sentencing:
Jailed for 16 weeks for the animal cruelty offence. He was also given two further weeks in jail for assaulting RSPCA Inspector Fletcher. £115 victim surcharge. Banned from keeping any animal for 15 years.

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animal fighting / baiting, badger baiting, Dogs, hunting with dogs, Organised Animal Crime, Wildlife Crime / Bloodsports, Worst of the Worst

Carlisle/Wigton, Cumbria: Richard Todd and Wayne Lawson

November 21, 2018 misanthropic 1 Comment

CONVICTED (2018) | Wayne Lawson, born 28/09/1978, of Sheehan Gardens, Carlisle CA2 7GY and Richard Todd, born 20/07/1978, of Mill Road, Wigton CA7 5EE – filmed as they goaded their dogs into attacking a badger.

Badger baiters Richard Todd (left and in green top in middle photo) and Wayne Lawson both from Cumbria — Badger baiters Richard Todd and Wayne Lawson both from Cumbria

Lawson and Todd admitted trying to kill the badger while Lawson also pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to two dogs by failing to provide veterinary care for facial injuries.

Patterdale terrier Scooby and Bull Lurcher Stan were both found at the Carlisle property along with four other dogs, with horrible injuries to their faces and muzzles. The dogs, who had remained in RSPCA care, were rehomed.

Wayne Lawson's dogs had suffered a variety of untreated facial injuries — Lawson failed to get veterinary care for his dogs’ painful facial injuries.

The men were due to stand trial but after charges of interfering with badger setts and of causing an animal fight to take place were dropped, they admitted the attempt to kill.

Speaking after the sentencing, RSPCA officer Jason Bowles said: “We received intelligence that Mr Lawson was involved in badger digging and found two dogs at his property with extensive scarring and nasty injuries consistent with fights with badgers.

“We seized a mobile phone which had saved videos showing him and another man digging down to tunnels before placing the dogs underground to find the wild animals.

“This case really shows the suffering caused to the poor badgers who are hunted for fun as well as the dogs used in this barbaric blood sport. They are often left with hideous injuries and disfigurements and rarely receive appropriate veterinary treatment or pain relief.”

Sentencing:
Both – 140-day prison term, suspended for a year.

Lawson – 160 hours of unpaid work in the community. Disqualified from keeping dogs for four years. Total costs and charges of £1,415.

Todd – 100 hours of unpaid work in the community. Total costs and charges of £1,115. Banned from keeping animals for two years.

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Dogs Today

Dogs, Pet Profiteering, puppy farmers / traffickers, kennels, backyard breeders, Worst of the Worst

Wigton, Cumbria: Gordon Laverty

May 19, 2015 misanthropic 2 Comments

CONVICTED (2015) | dog breeder Gordon Laverty, born 30/06/1970, originally from Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, but as of 2019 living in Prospect, Aspatria, Wigton CA7 2LR – neglected and caused suffering to King Charles spaniels

Dog breeder from hell Gordon Laverty is originally from Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland but now lives in Cumbria

Gordon Laverty admitted 10 animal welfare offences. They included four charges of causing unnecessary suffering to dogs and six counts of failing to ensure the needs of animals he was responsible for were met.

Laverty’s neglect was discovered in June 2013 after a severely malnourished dog escaped and was taken to a vet.

A microchip resulted in council staff finding a number of animals at his home – all in poor condition.

The King Charles spaniels were said to be starving, unable to stand, and with badly matted coats.

Some of the dogs rescued from atrocious conditions at Gordon Laverty's filthy kennels — Some of the dogs rescued from atrocious conditions at Laverty’s filthy kennels

Animal lover Catherine Southwell set up the foster charity organisation Cavaliers in Need as a result of the case.

Recalling the state of the dogs, she said: “It was horrific, that’s the only way I can describe it.”

The court heard six dogs were handed over voluntarily

Defence counsel Michael Boyd told the court his client was “deeply ashamed about what happened to these animals in his care.”

According to the barrister Laverty has a “long record of keeping animals properly and humanely”.

He added that the defendant, who used a walking aid to get into court, has been suffering from a range of medical conditions.

Judge Nixon told Laverty: “It’s only on the basis that you have come to this court with an entirely clear record and entered pleas at an early opportunity that the 10-month sentence of imprisonment is suspended for two years.”

He also ordered: “You are banned from keeping any pets or animals of any kind for a period of 20 years.”

Laverty must pay veterinary costs and legal fees of just over £700 as part of the sentence.

Ms Southwell, who attended the hearing with other Cavaliers in Need volunteers, wept as the punishment was handed down.

Outside court she said: “Obviously we would have liked an immediate prison sentence, but the 20-year ban was good.”

Sentencing: 10 months in jail, suspended. Costs of £700. Banned from keeping any animals for 20 years (expires 2035).

Belfast Telegraph

animal fighting / baiting, Cats, Dogs, hunting with dogs, Organised Animal Crime, Serial Animal Abusers, Violent and Sadistic Pet Abusers, Wildlife Crime / Bloodsports

Workington, Cumbria: Daniel Porter and Jamie Atkinson

December 11, 2012 misanthropic 2 Comments

CONVICTED (2012) | serial wildlife persecutors Jamie Atkinson, born 31/10/1992, of 8 Honister Drive, Workington CA14 3XY, and Daniel James Porter, born c. 1994, of 27 Eskdale Crescent, Workington CA14 3LJ – goaded their lurcher dogs into attacking cats

Social media photos of Jamie Atkinson (and Daniel Porter — Jamie Atkinson (left) and Daniel Porter

Atkinson and Porter went on trial alongside a 17-year-old youth and two 15-year-olds, none of whom could be named for legal reasons.

The youths went on trial in December 2012 and were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering.

Unfortunately all newslinks relating to the sentencing have been removed, though we do know that Atkinson was given a custodial sentence in a young offenders institution and banned from keeping dogs for five years. He was caught breaching that ban in February 2018 and again in October 2018.

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