MOHAMMED AZAD FROM STECHFORD BANNED FOR 10 YEARS AFTER CRUELTY TO PUPPY INJURED BY HOOK

Mohammed Azad, a resident of Orpwood Road in the Stechford area of Birmingham, has been convicted of a serious animal cruelty offense involving a young dog named Rex. Born on February 28, 1982, Azad was found guilty of neglecting the health and well-being of his eight-month-old Presa Canaria puppy by failing to seek necessary veterinary care after the dog sustained a severe injury.

According to court records and the investigation conducted by the RSPCA, Azad had used a metal hook, similar to a carabiner used in climbing, to tether Rex in his garden. The hook had become embedded in the puppy’s skin, and the injury went unnoticed and untreated for at least three days. The infection that developed was severe enough to cause significant pain and suffering for the young dog. The injuries were so serious that the vet who examined Rex noted that the holes caused by the hook had been present for several days, with the skin beginning to regrow around the foreign object.

RSPCA inspector Herchy Boal, who led the investigation, expressed shock at the case, stating, “I’ve never in all my 16 years as an inspector known anything like this. Rex was tethered in the garden with this carabiner hook – most commonly used in climbing – which went through his skin. Rex would have been in so much pain.”

Inspector Boal further described the condition of Rex, emphasizing the severity of the neglect: “The holes where the hook had gone through became infected – the vet said they had been like that for at least three days – and the skin had started to regrow around the carabiner.”

Despite the initial trauma, Rex has shown resilience and is now doing well, although he was initially very frightened and timid due to his ordeal. The inspector highlighted the emotional impact of the case, noting Rex’s gentle nature and the suffering he endured.

In sentencing, the court imposed an 18-month community order requiring Azad to complete 80 hours of unpaid work. Additionally, he was ordered to pay £300 in costs. Most notably, Azad received a ten-year ban from keeping animals, which will remain in effect until May 2026, effectively preventing him from owning or caring for any animals during this period. This case underscores the ongoing efforts of animal welfare organizations to combat cruelty and ensure accountability for those who neglect or abuse animals in Birmingham and beyond.