One of the dogs was so damaged they had to be put down
A North Londoner strangled his dogs, leaving them with fractured skulls, spinal damage, broken teeth, swelling to the eyes, as well as other awful wounds. Dog-beater Obasi Lennox Mader, 35, of Sussex Way, Islington, was convicted of four animal offences including trying to strangle a Staffie named Sage who also had a broken metacarpal bone, spinal damage, broken teeth, a wound on her upper lip and swelling to her head, neck and eyes. She has since had to be put down.
A second dog, Mr Green, was also beaten by Mader and his injuries included a fractured skull and spinal damage which came from blunt force trauma. The RSPCA arrived to Mader’s home with cops after receiving calls surrounding allegations of dog beatings from members of the public. Mr Green has been rehomed with a ‘loving family’.
Mader was aggressive and uncooperative and as soon as he opened the door both dogs cowered down at the back of the hallway, lying on the floor and leaning away from him. Investigators said they were both terrified of him.
They had marks and scars on their bodies and they were seized by police who passed them over into RSPCA care. A report concluded it is likely Sage was either kicked, struck with a blunt object or thrown from a height onto the ground.
The RSPCA Inspector said: “Sage had an obvious swelling to the back of her head and her right eye was squinted. The hallway appeared bare and grimy and there did not appear to be any provisions for the dogs such as food, water or beds.
“I estimate that Sage would have suffered at a minimum for seven days due to the metacarpal fracture and spinal injuries and for at least three days from the strangulation injury and broken teeth.”
Mader cannot contest his five year animal ban for three years, and he also was sentenced to 20 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.
District Judge Baker also ordered him to complete 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days.
The RSPCA’s investigating officer said: “It’s completely unacceptable to treat any animal in this way and we will always look into reports of animal cruelty and, where necessary, seek justice for that animal.
“We are very grateful to the witnesses who reported their concerns to us. The RSPCA very much relies on the public to be our eyes and ears and report any concerns about animal welfare.”
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