CONVICTED (2023) | Mark Gould, born 21 February 1979, of 39 Mansfield Road, Yardley, Birmingham B25 8LX – neglected his dogs and kept them in shocking conditions.
Gould admitted three animal welfare offences, following an investigation by the RSPCA.
Inspector Jon Ratcliffe was called to his address on April 1, 2023, and discovered three dogs in need of urgent help inside the property. They include a female cane corso type dog called Stella and a male bull breed dog called Hulk, who were found downstairs.
Mr Ratcliffe also reportedly found a female mastiff type dog called Lickey, who had been shut in a bedroom. Describing the appalling conditions he saw, he said: “I couldn’t walk without stepping on faeces.
“There was no food or water available in the bowls and the only bedding available was soaked through with what I suspect may have been urine. Upstairs there were two bedrooms which were extremely cluttered with possessions and debris strewn across the rooms.
“My attention was drawn to the amount of dog faeces in both rooms. Upon entering the small box room at the front I found a third dog shut inside the room.
“This dog was a female red coloured mastiff crossbreed dog in very poor bodily condition. She appeared to be terrified and was trying to cower between a wooden unit and a pile of car tyres.”
The dogs were signed over into the care of the RSPCA and rushed for veterinary treatment, with both Stella and Lickey being found to be emaciated.
All three dogs have now recovered in the care of the charity and have since been rehomed.
Sentencing | 35 rehabilitation activity requirement (RAR) days; fined £40 and ordered to pay a £114 victim surcharge. Five year disqualification in relation to all animals, which can be appealed after just three years (expires September 2028).
Wow what a scum bag. I’ve just paid nearly 90 pounds on my dogs ava food. Due to allergies but you do what you have to. To keep your pet happy and healthy. You can go lidl and buy a 12kg bag of dog biscuits for 8.50. A bowl of water doesn’t cost anything. But I bet he was well fed and lived in a comfortable environment.
Yeah same as me i always buy dogs food, dry foods and treats for them every times. They are healthy and happy. I am manage to pay for
Very feeble penalty for filthy behaviour.Should never own a pet again.