CONVICTED (2021) | Kris Conroy, born 5 May 1984, of 41 Brisbane Road Weymouth DT3 6RB – broke a puppy’s leg and failed to take her to the vet even though she was screaming in pain
Conroy pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal after “accidentally” breaking the leg of six-month-old American bulldog Karma on December 22, 2019, leaving the animal in considerable pain.
Prosecuting for the RSPCA, Matthew Knight, said: “The police were called to [Conroy’s] home after the dog was heard screaming. Police recommended he should take the dog to the vet. He did so within a 24-hour period.
“Dogs have similar pain thresholds to people. The lack of action left the dog in a state of considerable pain and suffering.”
Mr Knight read a statement in court from the RPSCA inspector Marie Griffiths which said:
“I have never seen such a traumatised dog.”
The court heard how veterinary scans revealed the puppy’s leg was broken.
The dog was seized by the RSPCA on January 8, 2020, and has been in boarding care with the charity since.
Sentencing: 12-month community order; probation; costs and charges of £300. Banned from keeping or caring for any dog for 18 months (expired October 2022).
Not much of A Ban 18 Months, how pathetic, for breaking a dogs leg. He’s Scum