Animal abuse and neglect is sadly a common recurrence, with perpetrators being hauled before the courts. The last 12 months have been no different, with cases across Greater Manchester and the wider region causing major concern and horror.
In a bid to deter people from carrying out the cruel attacks, tougher prison sentences were introduced in April last year, raising jail terms from a maximum of six months to five years. But, the vile abuse still rages on.
Last month, Claire Anderson was jailed for four weeks after blowing cannabis smoke up her dog’s nose. In a recorded phone call, poor Benji could be heard coughing and groaning as Anderson laughed and asked her boyfriend if she should do it again.
