A Perth woman who was filmed strangling her one-year-old puppy after becoming frustrated with the dog chewing her belongings has avoided serving time in prison. Lani Beattie, 23, was recorded by a passerby standing over Roxy in the backyard of her Beckenham home on October 13 last year. The witness alerted police and the RSPCA after seeing the Staffy-Kelpie cross tied to … [Read more...] about Perth Woman Avoids Jail After ‘Wicked’ Abuse of Puppy Caught on Camera
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German Shepherd Dies After Muzzle Was ‘Permanently Taped’ to His Head as Owner Is Banned From Keeping Pets
A German Shepherd has died after being found severely underweight with a muzzle allegedly taped permanently to his face, while his owner has been banned from keeping animals. Sparrow was discovered at the home of Joanne Falconer, 58, in South Shields, South Tyneside, with a plastic basket muzzle secured around his nose using silver duct tape and brown parcel tape around the … [Read more...] about German Shepherd Dies After Muzzle Was ‘Permanently Taped’ to His Head as Owner Is Banned From Keeping Pets
Puppy Recovering After Alleged Abuse as Police Continue Investigation
A 20-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 13-week-old Cane Corso puppy whose severe injuries shocked veterinary staff. The puppy, named Lil Redd, was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic after her breeders discovered she had multiple broken ribs, damaged teeth, bleeding from her mouth and head, and was unable to walk. … [Read more...] about Puppy Recovering After Alleged Abuse as Police Continue Investigation
Shirtless Man Banned From Keeping Animals After CCTV Captures Dog Being Thrown Over Six-Foot Fence
A man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after CCTV footage captured him grabbing a small dog by the head and throwing it over a six-foot fence in an incident that prompted an RSPCA investigation. The case, heard at Bristol Magistrates' Court, also resulted in his partner receiving a five-year ban from keeping dogs after both admitted offences under animal … [Read more...] about Shirtless Man Banned From Keeping Animals After CCTV Captures Dog Being Thrown Over Six-Foot Fence
Owner Banned From Keeping Animals After Neglected Dog Dies Following Rescue
A woman in northeast England has been banned from keeping animals after a neglected German Shepherd was found severely underweight with a muzzle reportedly secured to his head using tape. The dog, named Sparrow, was discovered during an animal welfare investigation at a property in South Shields, where inspectors also found two dehydrated kittens in poor … [Read more...] about Owner Banned From Keeping Animals After Neglected Dog Dies Following Rescue