Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

Katie Mansfield — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:03:57 GMT

The clinics he rang were prob quoting the price of disposal as well - he put the dog in bin bags and left it in a bin. He could just have easily dug a deep hole and buried her in the garden for free. Having said that no-one would ever have discovered he'd strangled the dog that way.

K x

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

Sal the 1st — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:23:38 GMT

I must admit I would have liked to have seen some evidence that he had contacted various places (it would have shown on a phone bill) - I have never known the PD turn away a euthanasia in these circumstances, the police - if he was reporting a 'dangerous' dog I am surprised they couldnt offer some assistance? I know I have been out with vets a few times to difficult pts at police request - 2 where it has required dogs to be shot and it has been the police who have been billed. I suppose as nobody really knows what was said when he approached various practices.... - I do still feel some empathy for this guy if he genuinely did try everything he said he had but then was so desperate - in the same situation where you have family members at risk in an emergency , where you dont necessarily have the time or the clarity of mind, or the means or knowledge to deal with things any other way I just wonder how some of us would deal with the situation?

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

Ceri Boyd — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:45:38 GMT

If he had explained the situation I'm sure someone would have helped, I know my practice would. Such a sad situation but don't think he should have got away with that at all :(

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

Sarah Bolton — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:32:25 GMT

We would put an animal to sleep for free if the owners really couldnt afford to do it , to avoid situations like this. Its a shame really. I wonder how much the practices he was ringing where charging for euthansia if payment plans even come into the equation ?

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

Ceri Boyd — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:18:47 GMT

Routine euthanasia isn't that expensive, if he can't afford that he shouldn't have pets. Absolutely disgusted. Other dogs should be taken off him as well incase they turn "dangerous" and he decides to strangle them too as a humane death is too expensive.

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

Sal the 1st — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:48:40 GMT

In some ways I can empathise with this person

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He could have taken her to Dogs Trust or Battersea at Brands Hatch instead of strangling her.

K x

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I would say most of the shelters are full to busting and yes people are being turned away

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If that failed he would have done better to tie her to a lamp-post and let the dog warden deal with it.

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Do not ever ever advocate this - sorry but this has made me angry, if you have ever had to go out to a dog that has been tied and left and is absolutely frantic. Nobody knows how long it has been there, some are left for days (until somebody gets around to collecting them) some are never found in time and besides that you are passing on a dog which is known to have an aggression problem to somebody unsuspecting which has the potential to cause a really nasty injury - so sorry I know you were thinking of the welfare of the dog but leaving it tied to a lampost or anywhere else for that matter is a real no no.

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

emilyjane — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:45:52 GMT

I agree... what a way to go. :(

That animal didn't get the support it needed. I don't lack sympathy for a man trying to protect his family, but there are far more humane ways to go about it.

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

Katie Mansfield — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:06:47 GMT

He could have taken her to Dogs Trust or Battersea at Brands Hatch instead of strangling her. If that failed he would have done better to tie her to a lamp-post and let the dog warden deal with it. Much better than the horrible way she was murdered. I dare say Battersea would have failed her on the socialisation test and pts her anyway but at least it would have humane.

K x

Re: Dad who strangled dog to death in Canterbury cleared of animal cruelty

GremlinNurse — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:16:43 GMT

Very sad for all concerned.

BUT why take on a dog you know is 'vicious' then act surprised when it attacks you and your other dogs. And you have children in your home?