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Man Tosses Dog Over Gate, Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
2 Jul
Summary
- Dog was filmed being thrown over a six-foot garden gate.
- Owner banned from keeping animals for 10 years.
- Dog was underweight and malnourished at time of incident.
A man in Bristol has been banned from owning animals for a decade after he was filmed throwing a dog over a garden gate. James Marchant, 42, was captured on camera by neighbors last September grabbing the terrier, named Boomer, by its neck and tossing it over the fence.
Witnesses immediately contacted the police, leading to Marchant's arrest and prosecution by the RSPCA. Bristol Magistrates' Court heard that the dog suffered pain and anxiety from the act. A veterinary examination also revealed Boomer was underweight and malnourished.
Marchant pleaded guilty to animal welfare offenses, including the fence incident and failing to provide a proper diet. He was ordered to pay costs and a victim surcharge. Co-accused Clair Malik received a five-year ban from owning dogs and fines for her role in Boomer's malnutrition.
RSPCA Inspector Kim Walters highlighted that animals experience pain and deserve kindness. She thanked the neighbor for reporting the incident, underscoring the public's crucial role as eyes and ears for the charity in preventing animal suffering.
