HAFSAH KHAN FROM DONCASTER SENTENCED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY INVOLVING STAFFY PUPPY MANIC
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Doncaster Animal Abuser
Hafsah Khan, a resident of Manor Estate in Toll Bar, Doncaster, has been convicted of serious animal welfare offenses related to a young Staffy puppy named Manic. Born on July 23, 2000, Khan was found guilty in a case that highlighted neglect and delayed veterinary care for the injured dog.
According to court records, the incident came to light after a concerned member of the public reported to the RSPCA that a dog was suffering from untreated injuries at Khan’s residence. The RSPCA’s inspector, Leanne Booth, responded to the call and visited Khan’s address on June 10, 2024. During her visit, she was shown Manic, who was visibly suffering from injuries that appeared to have been neglected for an extended period.
Inspector Booth observed that the puppy had a severely broken thigh bone and a fractured skull. When questioned about the injuries, Khan claimed that she had accidentally stood on Manic approximately two weeks earlier. She also stated that the puppy was scheduled for a veterinary appointment the following day. However, the inspector expressed concern that the injuries had gone untreated for too long, noting muscle wastage on Manic’s back right leg, which indicated prolonged neglect.
At Khan’s consent, the inspector took Manic to a veterinary clinic for immediate treatment. The veterinary examination confirmed the inspector’s suspicions. X-rays revealed a fracture to the femoral head, which required pain relief and surgical intervention. Additionally, the vets identified a fracture to Manic’s skull, with a fragment of bone chipped off and resting on top of his skull. The veterinary team advised that the skull injury was old and had begun healing, so no immediate surgery was necessary for that injury.
In court, a statement from the veterinary team was read aloud, detailing the extent of Manic’s injuries. The vets explained that the evidence suggested the dog had sustained blunt force trauma at least ten days prior to June 11, 2024, which resulted in both the femoral neck fracture and the skull fracture. An independent veterinarian further supported this, stating that the injuries were consistent with significant trauma inflicted by force.
During the court proceedings, Khan admitted that she had accidentally stood on Manic, causing the leg injury, and believed that the skull fracture was caused when the puppy ran into a gate in her garden. The defense argued that Khan was suffering from mental health issues and was dependent on alcohol, factors which they claimed had impaired her judgment regarding the care of Manic.
Following her conviction, Manic was taken into the care of the RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre. The puppy received necessary medical treatment, made a full recovery, and has since been rehomed to a loving family.
In sentencing, Khan received an eight-week jail sentence suspended for a period, along with a fine of £400 to cover costs and a £150 victim surcharge. Additionally, she was banned from keeping any animals for ten years, a ban that will expire in February 2035. The case underscores the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of neglect and delayed veterinary intervention in Doncaster.
According to court records, the incident came to light after a concerned member of the public reported to the RSPCA that a dog was suffering from untreated injuries at Khan’s residence. The RSPCA’s inspector, Leanne Booth, responded to the call and visited Khan’s address on June 10, 2024. During her visit, she was shown Manic, who was visibly suffering from injuries that appeared to have been neglected for an extended period.
Inspector Booth observed that the puppy had a severely broken thigh bone and a fractured skull. When questioned about the injuries, Khan claimed that she had accidentally stood on Manic approximately two weeks earlier. She also stated that the puppy was scheduled for a veterinary appointment the following day. However, the inspector expressed concern that the injuries had gone untreated for too long, noting muscle wastage on Manic’s back right leg, which indicated prolonged neglect.
At Khan’s consent, the inspector took Manic to a veterinary clinic for immediate treatment. The veterinary examination confirmed the inspector’s suspicions. X-rays revealed a fracture to the femoral head, which required pain relief and surgical intervention. Additionally, the vets identified a fracture to Manic’s skull, with a fragment of bone chipped off and resting on top of his skull. The veterinary team advised that the skull injury was old and had begun healing, so no immediate surgery was necessary for that injury.
In court, a statement from the veterinary team was read aloud, detailing the extent of Manic’s injuries. The vets explained that the evidence suggested the dog had sustained blunt force trauma at least ten days prior to June 11, 2024, which resulted in both the femoral neck fracture and the skull fracture. An independent veterinarian further supported this, stating that the injuries were consistent with significant trauma inflicted by force.
During the court proceedings, Khan admitted that she had accidentally stood on Manic, causing the leg injury, and believed that the skull fracture was caused when the puppy ran into a gate in her garden. The defense argued that Khan was suffering from mental health issues and was dependent on alcohol, factors which they claimed had impaired her judgment regarding the care of Manic.
Following her conviction, Manic was taken into the care of the RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre. The puppy received necessary medical treatment, made a full recovery, and has since been rehomed to a loving family.
In sentencing, Khan received an eight-week jail sentence suspended for a period, along with a fine of £400 to cover costs and a £150 victim surcharge. Additionally, she was banned from keeping any animals for ten years, a ban that will expire in February 2035. The case underscores the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of neglect and delayed veterinary intervention in Doncaster.