A man has been banned from keeping animals after he was caught kicking and dragging his dog as well as picking it up and dropping it on the ground. Steven Jaye was challenged by members of the public for mistreating his pet Lelo.
The 34-year-old from Gravelly Hill was was reported to the police and prosecuted by the RSCPA. CCTV was obtained which showed him being cruel to the dog.
Jaye went on to admit an animal welfare offence. At Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on February 28 he was disqualified from keeping animals for five years, which he cannot appeal for three years.
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He was also ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work, ten days of rehabilitation activity as well as pay £350 in costs and a £114 victim surcharge.
Jaye was said to feel ‘very sorry and ashamed’ of his actions. RSPCA inspector Vicky Taylor, who investigated for the charity, said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a defenceless dog. It is completely unacceptable to treat any animal in this way and we will always look into reports of animal cruelty and, where necessary, seek justice for that animal.”
Lelo was signed over into the car of the RSPCA and since been rehomed.
