Four dogs owned by a Lake Animal Abuser and Nonce on Sandown Bay in the Isle of Wight have been placed into the care of the RSPCA after being found in deplorable conditions, including one that resorted to consuming its own excrement due to extreme hunger.
Daniel Sweet, 34, currently homeless, was scheduled to appear before the IW Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August 29, but did not attend.
The hearing addressed a petition under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 for the confiscation of Daniel Sweet’s four dogs: Bluey, Junior, Tyson, and Winston.
Daniel Sweet had previously been afforded the opportunity to present justifications for retaining custody of the canines after he declined to willingly relinquish two of them.
Judge David Robinson expressed his contentment that Daniel Sweet had the chance to deliver his arguments and mandated that the proceedings continue in his absence.
Sarah Wheadon, representing the RSPCA, stated that one of the dogs was “suffering,” while the other three “were likely to suffer” in Daniel Sweet’s care.
Law enforcement was sent to a holiday park in Lake, the Sandown Bay Holiday Park (https://share.google/3m6QjkQFXzApX9rqD), to get access to three caravans, all registered under the name Daniel Sweet.
Caravan A: Officers discovered Tyson, a male lurcher, and Junior, a male crossbreed. The caravan floor was littered with excrement and debris, devoid of food or water.
Caravan B: Bluey, a female crossbreed, was discovered in what was characterised as “reasonable condition,” although there was a lack of food and water, and excrement was scattered across the floor.
Caravan C: A male mastiff-type dog, Winston, was found in comparable conditions, with debris scattered over the floor and an accumulation of excrement.
The animals were confiscated under the Animal Welfare Act and sent to Carisbrooke Vets before being entrusted to the RSPCA.
Tyson, estimated to be 12 to 14 years of age, was characterised as “extremely emaciated” and afflicted with significant dental disease, cataracts, and paralysis in his hind limbs.
The court was informed that evidence indicated he had been consuming excrement.
Junior exhibited muscular and dental complications, whilst Winston experienced significant muscular disorders and elevated anxiety levels.
Bluey exhibited the most robust health of the four, devoid of significant medical issues.
Ms. Wheadon informed the court that since their intake, all four canines have exhibited significant improvements, with Tyson increasing his body weight by 50 per cent.
A probation service representative informed the court that Daniel Sweet had been experiencing mental health difficulties and had just been displaced from his residence at a holiday park.
Judge Robinson decreed that all four animals be permanently relinquished to the RSPCA, which has stated they are now suitable for rehoming.
It is advised that Daniel Sweet not be left alone with animals or children.
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