Michael Hilton, 61, performed what was referred to as a ‘sustained physical attack’ on his family pet dog Ben in Leigh on December 6 in 2015.
Footage revealed Hilton kicking Ben 11 times. Nine of these blows were of such force the dog’s head and body jerked in reverse from the effect.
He likewise struck the lurcher on his upper neck and shoulder area.
The video footage was passed to the RSPCA which released an examination, and the 61-year-old was consequently talked to, pleading guilty to one offense contrary to the Animal Welfare Act at a hearing on April 13.
Sentencing Hilton last Thursday, July 13, Wigan magistrates heard how following the attack, Ben revealed instant indications of worry, dropping to the ground and trying to retreat however was not able to do so since he was being limited on a lead by his owner.
RSPCA inspector Vicki Brooks, who led the examination for the animal well-being charity, said: “I saw the video footage and saw an individual get in the field of vision from the entrusted to a big light coloured dog that seemed on a lead held by that individual and using a dark coloured muzzle.
“I saw the individual powerfully kick, punch and mark on the dog, striking the animal an overall of 12 times with a foot and 2 times with a hand.
“The dog might be seen attempting to pull back from the individual. It was clear that the feet and hands made substantial contact with the dog.
“The name and address attended to the individual seen attacking the dog in the video footage was Michael Hilton.”
The veterinarian who took a look at the video footage and provided proof in the event said: “Ben was triggered to suffer as an effect of physical abuse. Suffering will have been experienced by this animal through systems of worry and distress for a duration of a minimum of numerous minutes, potentially longer and discomfort for a duration of numerous hours, potentially longer.
“In my opinion, the animal involved in this case has been caused to suffer.”
Describing the attack as ‘nasty’, magistrates enforced a deprivation order on Ben and prohibited Hilton, of Sanderson’s Croft in Leigh, from keeping any animal for 5 years.
He was likewise offered a 12-month neighborhood order, 150 hours of unsettled work and bought to pay £400 in expenses.
Speaking after the conclusion of the case, inspector Brooks said: “Mr Hilton’s actions towards his pet were totally unnecessary and unacceptable. Ben could neither escape nor defend himself from this assault and we’re grateful to the person that alerted us and enabled Mr Hilton to be held accountable for his actions”.
Ben remains in the care of the RSPCA and following the conclusion of the case the charity will now have the ability to rehome him.
