A man has been banned from owning animals for three years after being caught on camera mistreating his bulldog.
And for those who believed Englishmen were all dog lovers, this case should do nothing to change your mind:
Ceetal Mattoo, of Woodhouse Close, Hayes, was filmed by a doorbell camera dragging and kicking his dog, Poppy, along Pinkwell Lane. The 42-year-old pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the needs of the female bulldog were met, contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006. He was sentenced on March 20 at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court.
As well as the disqualification, Mattoo was handed a 12-month community order under which he has to complete 80 hours of unpaid work.He also has to pay £400 court costs and a victim surcharge of £114.
No, despite the name, the £114 doesn't go to the actual victim, but into a pot.
In mitigation, it was said that Mattoo, who signed the dog’s ownership over to the RSPCA, had been experiencing mental health issues.
That old chestnut...
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