A man who left his cat in agony and unable to walk has been banned from owning animals.
Orrin Lloyd of Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport left his cat, Puss, in pain with her left hip socket fractured and both sides of her pubic bones fractured into multiple pieces.
A witness, who found Puss unable to stand up, took the tabby cat to the vets where she was put on pain relief and RSPCA Inspector Joanne McDonald, who led the investigation for the animal welfare charity, transferred her to the RSPCA’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for further tests.
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An x-ray revealed the extent of the injuries and vets were unsure if she would ever recover.
However after weeks of strict cage rest, Puss began showing affection and her fractures began to heal.
A veterinary report presented to the court explained that: “Puss was clearly suffering and in a state of extreme physical and emotional distress on presentation to RSPCA care.
"Despite hospitalisation and the administration of strong painkillers for a prolonged period of time, it took 15 days for the cat to reach a point in her recovery where she could be discharged from the RSPCA’s animal hospital.”
After the sentencing, Inspector McDonald said: “Pet-owners have a legal responsibility to ensure their animals do not suffer but sadly Lloyd failed in this duty towards his pet.
"It’s completely unacceptable to leave any animal to suffer in this way and we will always look into reports of animal cruelty and, where necessary, seek justice for that animal”.
Joanna added: “Puss did so well in RSPCA care and I would like to thank our vets and our Warrington branch who looked after her during her long road to recovery. I am pleased she has now found a lovely new home where she can live happily."
Lloyd was sentenced to a decade long ban from keeping animals, as well as 12-month community order and he must complete 30 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days and 80 hours of unpaid work.
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