A cruel yob who left his cat to die after he hurled it off the ground in a fit of rage has been banned from keeping animals for five years.
Brendan Marshall, 21, screamed that 'f*****g cat has p****d' everywhere' before he grabbed his pet by the scruff of the neck.
He then launched the pet out of his living room into the hallway.
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The pet let out a loud 'miaow' as it hit the ground but then lay 'lifeless' on the floor at his home in Hamilton.
Callous Marshall then left his pet lying and went to bed with his partner.
But when she awoke she found the injured animal was still lying in agony and a vet was phoned.
The couple went to the surgery where they were told the cat had suffered a head injury and had high blood pressure.
Despite the best effort of the vet it was put down and police were called in.
When he was charged, Marshall replied: "I'm sorry."
Marshall appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court and admitted causing the cat unnecessary suffering in April this year.
Sheriff Louise Gallacher banned him from keeping animals for five years.
Depute fiscal Caitlin McAllister said: "The accused was within the house with his partner where he became angry and stood up shouting 'that f*****g cat has p****d everywhere'.
"He then proceeded to grab the cat by the scruff of the neck and threw it from the living room into the hallway.
"The cat made a 'miaow' noise as it landed on the floor and the accused and his partner noticed it became almost lifeless with only its eyes moving.
"The following morning the accused's partner called the vet and was advised to bring the cat immediately."
The prosecutor added: "The vet examined the cat which showed it had high blood pressure and was suffering from a head injury.
"The cat was required to be put down.
"Police then attended at the vet surgery and the accused was cautioned and charged."
Jackson Bateman, defending, said: "It is not lost on him that this is a serious matter and there is full acceptance of his responsibility.
"This has been difficult for him and he knows that he could be sentenced to custody for this offence."
Sheriff Gallacher said: "Given the grave nature of this offence, the disqualification period will be for five years which will prevent you from holding or keeping animals or providing services involving the care of animals."
Marshall faces a further sentencing hearing later this month.
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