TWO men have been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog after the animal sustained multiple 'non-accidental' injuries and was not taken to a vet after they were inflicted.
Marzena Klimek, 42, and Zbigniew Puziak, 59, both of Rose Avenue, Tolladine, Worcester were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, a Doberman called Jack.
Both men received suspended jail terms when they appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday after they were found guilty at an earlier trial.
Both had denied causing suffering to Jack by a failure to act, 'namely failing to prevent the infliction of multiple non accidental injuries'.
The suffering occurred between February 17 and February 26, 2022. Between the same dates both were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to the same dog by failing to provide the animal with 'proper veterinary care and attention in a timely manner for his multiple injuries'.
Both men were found guilty on March 8 after a trial. They were committed to prison for 12 weeks concurrent suspended for 12 months when they were sentenced on Tuesday.
The defendants must comply with the following requirements within the supervision period of 12 months: an unpaid work requirement (140 hours within the next twelve months), supervised by the responsible officer.
An order made under Section 33 Animal Welfare Act 2006 depriving both defendants of ownership of the animal.
This order also deprives the defendants of the animal's dependent offspring.
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Jack is to be handed over to the care of the RSPCA immediately for them to determine his care and provide for its disposal.
An order was made under Section 34 Animal Welfare Act 2006 to disqualify the defendants in respect of all animals and from dealing in them, owning them, keeping them, participating in keeping them and from being party to an arrangement under which the defendants are entitled to control or influence the way in which they are kept, transporting them and arranging for the transport of them for a period of life.
No application can be made for the termination of the order within the next five years.
They must each pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £154 and costs of £2,000.
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