A man captured on CCTV consistently kicking his lurcher Benji has actually been prohibited from keeping animals for 5 years.
Paul Cowie, 57, of Peterlee was caught on electronic camera kicking Benji 15 times in one minute throughout the scary attack in October in 2015.
The video reveals the lurcher cowering and attempting to prevent Cowie’s aggressive kicks.
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A veterinarian who evaluated Benji after the occurrence said the dog revealed no indications of aggressiveness.
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In a composed declaration they said: “There is no indication as to why the man (Cowie) started kicking the dog. The dog showed no signs of aggression and was behaving normally. It is evident from the body language of the dog that it was being submissive, was scared and attempting to avoid the kicks.
“When the dog pulled on the lead in an attempt to escape the attack, the man used the lead to pull him closer. At times the force of the kicks lifted the dog off its feet, and on one occasion caused it to fall over backwards.”
The dog has actually given that been taken into the care of the RPSCA and will quickly be installed for rehoming.
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Appearing prior to Peterlee Magistrates Court recently (April 25) Cowie confessed triggering unneeded suffering to Benji by causing blunt force injury and physical violence.
Benji has actually given that been taken into the care of the RSPCA and will quickly be rehomed. (Image: RSPCA)
In mitigation the court heard that Cowie was battling with alcohol and was shocked when he saw the video and saw himself kicking his family pet.
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Cowie, of Sledmere Close, Peterlee, was prohibited by magistrates from keeping animals for 5 years.
He was likewise sentenced to a 12 month neighborhood order and bought to carry out 20 days’ rehabilitation and a nine-month alcohol treatment order.
He will need to pay £450 expenses and a £115 victim additional charge.
