As man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to his dog having failed to treat its “extensive and severe” injuries.
Ryan Chad Warner, of Alexandra Terrace, Cwmaman, Aberdare, pleaded guilty to one offence of causing unnecessary suffering to a black and white male Patterdale-type terrier called Grafter. The 30-year-old failed to provide proper and necessary veterinary care and attention for Grafter’s serious injuries.
The case was heard at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court on August 31, before it was referred to Merthyr Crown Court on Friday, October 7. Warner was sentenced to 12 months of custody suspended for 18 months. He was also ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work, to pay costs of £2,065, and was banned from keeping dogs for five years. You can get more valleys news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
