ANIMAL ABUSER BANNED FOR LIFE AFTER KICKING AND HITTING DOG
Pillage, of Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash, appeared at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court in October and pleaded guilty to four offences under the Animal Welfare Act, in that he caused unnecessary suffering to a male Jack Russell terrier type dog known as Snoopy by kicking and hitting him.
His third and fourth offences were joint offences with Julie Pillage, 53, and also of Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash, in that they caused unnecessary suffering to Snoopy (by one or a combination) by failing to provide veterinary treatment for dental disease and by failing to provide veterinary treatment for a skin condition.
The final offence was that they failed to provide a suitable diet for a female Jack Russell terrier type dog known as Ruby.
At Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, December 10, both Christopher Pillage and Julie Pillage were disqualified from keeping all animals for life.
Christopher Pillage was sentenced to 12 weeks custody which was suspended for 12 months and was handed a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of 15 days.
He was ordered to pay costs of £400 and a victim surcharge of £154.
Julie Pillage was ordered to pay a £300 fine, victim surcharge of £100 and costs of £400.
In mitigation it was heard that Christopher Pillage is a carer for Julie Pillage who has health needs.
Following sentencing, RSPCA Inspector Gemma Cooper said: 'All animals deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.
Unfortunately Snoopy was found to have cancer, however, Ruby - who is now of an appropriate weight - has been rehomed with a loving owner and is now living her best life.'
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
10, both Christopher Pillage and Julie Pillage were disqualified from keeping all animals for life. Christopher Pillage was sentenced to 12 weeks custody which was suspended for 12 months and was handed a Rehabilitation Activity Requirem...
Prison sentence
12 weeks
Christopher Pillage was sentenced to 12 weeks custody which was suspended for 12 months and was handed a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of 15 days
Suspended sentence
12 months
Christopher Pillage was sentenced to 12 weeks custody which was suspended for 12 months and was handed a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of 15 days
Community order
15 days
Christopher Pillage was sentenced to 12 weeks custody which was suspended for 12 months and was handed a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of 15 days
Fine or payment
He was ordered to pay costs of 400 and a victim surcharge of 154
Fine or payment
Julie Pillage was ordered to pay a 300 fine, victim surcharge of 100 and costs of 400
