Pictures reveal shocking state of dog found locked in toilet

ANIMAL cruelty charity the RSPCA has hit out after prosecuting a Gosport couple over the poor condition of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
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

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.'