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in.yourparty.uk Andy Burnham: Back a Public Inquiry on Gaza To Andy Burnham: The genocide in Gaza is the moral issue of our times, and the public deserves to know not only where those seeking elected office stand... 🚨 ANIMAL CRUELTY CONVICTION: SCOTT O’SHEA, PAIGNTON, DEVON — KILLED CHIHUAHUA KILO IN A BRUTAL ATTACK, THEN LEFT HIS BODY ON HIS EX-PARTNER’S DOORSTEP
Scott O’Shea, 51, killed tiny Chihuahua Kilo by smashing his skull against the walls of a lounge, causing catastrophic head injuries.
He then put the dog’s bloodied body in a carrier bag, left it on his ex-partner’s doorstep and told her: “The dog’s in the bag.”
The attack happened on 9 January 2026. O’Shea had refused to let his former partner take Kilo to safety during a dispute, forcing her to flee to a neighbour’s home. Later that night, he tracked her down and delivered the bag.
A post-mortem revealed a shattered skull, a swollen brain and blood in Kilo’s ears, nose and throat. The findings indicated that his death was not instantaneous.
O’Shea, already serving three years in prison for arson and assaulting police officers, pleaded guilty to an animal welfare offence following an RSPCA investigation.
The judge described the killing as cruel, deliberate and sadistic.
⚖️ SENTENCE:
🔴 14 weeks’ imprisonment, consecutive to his existing sentence.
🔴 Lifetime ban on keeping animals, with the right to apply to have it lifted after 15 years.
RSPCA Inspector Sarah Morris described it as the vicious, frenzied and sadistic killing of a much-loved, healthy dog.
Kilo deserved protection. Instead, he suffered a horrific death at the hands of the person responsible for his care.View quoted post on X
🚨 SIX DOGS AND THREE RABBITS LEFT TO DIE IN FILTH - OWNERS SMILED AND LAUGHED
Six dogs and three rabbits died agonising deaths from starvation and dehydration inside a filthy County Durham home, where an RSPCA inspector was met with a “strong smell of death” — and occupants who appeared to find the situation funny.
Nathan Race, 38, and Jade Race, 36, also known as Boyd, left the animals without food or water for at least three days.
Dead dogs lay decomposing or mummified inside filthy crates. Three rabbits were found in plastic hutches buried beneath thick layers of mouldy waste. Empty bowls, overflowing faeces, rubbish and thousands of flies painted a horrifying picture of neglect.
One dog, Mila, had chewed her way out of her cage before dying in the living room. Investigators believed a toilet containing a small amount of dirty water was the only water source she could reach.
The cruelty extended to another property in West Cornforth, where nine ferrets were kept in dirty, barren cages without water or enrichment. Birds had filthy drinking water and damaged feathers, while reptiles lacked lighting.
A young rabbit, Midnight, was so emaciated that her bones felt sharp beneath her skin. Two young dogs, Nova and Oreo, were also underweight and neglected.
When asked what animals needed from their owners, Nathan and Jade answered: “Attention, food, water, love.”
Yet nine animals were dead, and others had been left suffering.
At Durham Crown Court on 31 July, Nathan was handed a 20-month suspended prison sentence, 180 hours of unpaid work and 30 rehabilitation activity days.
Jade received a 12-month suspended prison sentence and 40 rehabilitation activity days.
Both were banned from keeping animals for life.
Neither went straight to prison.
Thankfully, surviving dogs Nova and Oreo and rabbit Midnight recovered and found new homes. The birds were transferred to wildlife facilities, while exotic animals were placed in specialist care.
Nine animals paid with their lives. Their owners received suspended sentences.View quoted post on X
Yet more evidence that the welfare of horses is a very low priority in the horse racing industry
Grand National winner ‘deprived a horse of water’, used ‘diluted bleach’ to treat wounds and drove a Gator vehicle at his string to frighten them onto the gallops, a BHA disciplinary panel heard on Wednesday.View quoted post on X
We’ve emailed, called & begged—yet Snuggles is still in solitary. For a year: forced to toilet where he sleeps, no activity, no visits, and drugged. End this cruelty NOW!!
Send him HOME
#SaveSnuggles
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