crueldogwas imprisoned for paying £ 200 to cut off the ears of three puppies in a forbidden procedure.
Warren Wesley Jackman, 40, from Birmingham was sentenced to 16 weeks on June 13 and was disqualified from keeping allanimalsfor life. .. Inspectors of
RSPCAdiscovered in August 2021 that a bulldogpuppywas bleeding with a seam in his ear and was immediately policed. It was put under control.
Jackson was arrested after RSPCA inspector Vicky Taylor visited his home on Ladych Road in Birmingham.
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"They contacted me and caught the dog that took care of RSPCA.
" The puppy's ears were fresh and still healed. I didn't. There was still a seam on the wound. The ears of the male puppy were inflamed and hurt.
"I claimed to have raised the puppy before selling it to Jackman. We provided the sales price to us.
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RSPCA / SWNS)"He is Jackman But their ears. When I talked to Jackman, he admitted that he paid them £ 200 to cut off their ears. "
Teasing a woman called Mika The child XL and two three-month-old puppies, Zushi and Zino, were confiscated by police.
Jackman admitted two violations under the Animal Welfare Act when he appeared in the Magistrates' Court in Birmingham.
All three dogs are under RSPCA control and will return home with a safe family.
What is ear cropping?
Ear cropping is a procedure that removes part or all of the ear for cosmetic reasons. It is often done with a razor blade and no anesthetic is used.
RSPCA Dog Welfare Expert, Dr. Samantha Gaines, explains: ..
"Dog can have a negative impact on their health, behavior and well-being, both short-term and long-term.
" Dogs have only one reason and one reason. The ears are cut off with to achieve a specific "look". That is, dogs look stronger and more intimidating.
Is ear cropping illegal?
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RSPCA / SWNS)Ear cropping is illegal in England and Wales under Article 5 of the 2006 Animal Welfare Act. Do this yourself or send your dog to a veterinarian in this country or abroad to have their ears cut off.
In some medical situations, the veterinarian may perform a procedure called pinnectomy that makes the ears look like they have been cut off. This is done only in the treatment of ear diseases and is usually required for white cats that can develop skin cancer.
Why should dogs not have their ears cut off?
Dogs need ears for several reasons. We understand how they feel because their ears help us communicate with other animals.
The carriages in their ears help show if the dog is worried, happy and relaxed. If the dog's ears are removed, it can be more difficult to read body language.
It is not yet known if ear trimming affects hearing, but it is probably because the outer ear is shaped to capture sound waves and pour them into the ear canal towards the eardrum. ..
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