💨 Abstract

A woman, Lauren Leigh Barker, was caught on camera physically and verbally abusing her dog, Rocco. The footage shows Barker swearing, screaming, kicking, and dragging Rocco by his lead. Barker was banned from keeping animals for five years and sentenced to 12 weeks in custody, suspended for 18 months, after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering. Barker plans to appeal, claiming self-defense. Rocco was later deemed suitable for rehoming.

Courtesy: Sam Creed