Pictures reveal shocking state of dog found locked in toilet

By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Nov 2017, 17:18 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2017, 10:46 BST
Mitzy the Staffordshire Bull Terrier found locked in a toilet at home in Forton Road, Gosport. The RSPCA prosecuted Daniel Jackman and Charlene Reed over causing unnecessary suffering. Picture: RSPCAMitzy the Staffordshire Bull Terrier found locked in a toilet at home in Forton Road, Gosport. The RSPCA prosecuted Daniel Jackman and Charlene Reed over causing unnecessary suffering. Picture: RSPCA
Mitzy the Staffordshire Bull Terrier found locked in a toilet at home in Forton Road, Gosport. The RSPCA prosecuted Daniel Jackman and Charlene Reed over causing unnecessary suffering. Picture: RSPCA
ANIMAL cruelty charity the RSPCA has hit out after prosecuting a Gosport couple over the poor condition of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Daniel Jackman, 42, and Charlene Reed, 36, both of Forton Road, Gosport, were handed community orders at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court after their dog Mitzy was found trapped in a bathroom infested with fleas, with open sores and hair loss.

They were banned from keeping dogs by a judge today.

Now the RSPCA's chief inspector Paul Williams has warned pet owners of their responsibilities.

He said: 'Pet owners have a responsibility to care for their animals.

'That includes ensuring any health issues are dealt with promptly to avoid distress and suffering.'