Kate Coldron

Please retweet CONVICTED | Lewis Jackson, 23, from #Bournemouth #BH2 #Dorset #UK - inflicted five weeks of physical abuse on a helpless kitten and failed to seek treatment for a broken leg, AVOIDS JAIL‼️ Sentencing | two year community order with 15 days of 'rehabilitation'; fined £750. FIVE-YEAR ban. Jackson beat the kitten, Zeus, and left him with an untreated broken leg, causing it to be amputated. RSPCA prosecutor, Rowan Morton, told Bournemouth Crown Court that the extent of the kitten’s injuries almost resulted in euthanasia. However, the charity was able to provide “extraordinary care”. The court heard that between March and April 2023, Jackson brought Zeus to the vet on three occasions with serious injuries. Zeus suffered a broken leg, neurological injuries and pulled tail syndrome, which is caused by a fracture at the base of the spine. The vet reported Jackson to the RSCPA and he consented to Zeus being removed from his care. Judge William Mousley KC, said that during a trial Jackson attempted to excuse the behaviour by saying the kitten ‘had gone for him’. However, an expert found that the tail injury was deliberate and the neurological issues were caused from the kitten being dropped or thrown with force. Following treatment, Zeus has fully recovered and is said to be living in a “safe and a loving environment”. Mitigating, Rosa Bennathan, said the defendant is a “damaged, complicated young man” with mental illness. She said he is of previous good character and has shown remorse for the suffering of the kitten. “Growing up he was never taught how to deal with feelings appropriately,” she said. Jackson was found guilty after a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal by failing to provide prompt veterinary treatment and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal by inflicting physical abuse. RSPCA Inspector Patrick Bailey, who investigated for the animal welfare charity, said: “Amazingly, Zeus made a complete recovery and is now living his best life in a new home. “In the early stages we didn’t think he would survive but this little chap had a determination to live and kept impressing veterinary staff with his progress. “It wasn't a quick or easy transformation, but I find his recovery incredible.” Details and credit to ... bournemouthecho.co.uk/.../24… facebook.com/UKAnimalCruelty… #LewisJackson #Animalcruelty #cats #Kittens #Caturday #England #Wales #Scotland #NorthernIreland @APDAWG1 @PeterEgan6 @marcthevet @RoyalFamily @SteveReedMP @thismorning @DannyVet @RosieDuffield1 @andreajenkyns @UKLabour @Conservatives @CatherineFookes Lewis Jackson, Bournemouth, abused a kitten for 5 weeks.