Ceetal Mattoo, from Hayes, was filmed mistreating his bulldog, Poppy, leading to his guilty plea and sentencing for failing to ensure her welfare under the Animal Welfare Act. He received a community order and was disqualified from owning pets. After RSPCA intervention, Poppy was assessed by a vet, showing signs of fear and physical discomfort. The RSPCA noted Mattoo's mental health issues as a mitigating factor, and Poppy has since been rehomed, reflecting on the negative impact of neglect on animal welfare.
"Poppy did appear to have a clear fear response in the presence of her owner which she did not exhibit elsewhere. These included repeatedly trying to move away or hide away from the owner and cowering with her tail held low."
"Poppy's mental wellbeing was clearly affected by the way she was treated by her owner and she appeared to be a very reactive dog. These problems could have been avoided by appropriate handling by her owner."
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