French bulldog put down after owner left her underweight and dragging her limbs
29.12.2023 - 08:05
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The owner of a dog which had to be put down to end its suffering has been sentenced for failing to seek veterinary care.
Jada the French bulldog was found underweight and dragging her hind limbs when an RSPCA officer visited Jermaine Henderson’s home in August 2022. It was discovered the dog was suffering from several chronic and severe health conditions which should have been treated by a vet.
Henderson, 29, had taken the dog to a vet appointment at the Animal Trust on March 4 after she suddenly lost the use of her back legs. Apart from oral pain relief, the dog was then left with no medical intervention until the RSPCA visited his flat more than five months later.
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When RSPCA worker Jessica Pierce visited Henderson’s address on Cherry Tree Way in Bolton on August 13 last year, the officer was “extremely concerned” for the dog’s welfare.
The canine was dragging her hind limbs and was suffering from urinary incontinence. The flat smelled like faeces and urine and Jada appeared visibly underweight with her ribs, hips and spine bones showing.
Jada was taken to the Greater Manchester Animal Hospital where she received treatment. Sadly, with her prognosis being so poor, vets decided to put her to sleep to end her suffering.
Henderson was prosecuted by the RSPCA and pleaded guilty to one charge under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. He appeared for sentencing at Wigan Magistrates’ Court on December 14.
He received a four-month custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was disqualified from keeping animals for five