Wrexham man jailed for cutting off pet dog's ears

Victor the dog with his ears cut offRSPCA

A man who cut off his dog's ears with pliers has been jailed for 24 weeks.

Christopher Griffiths, 35, of Southsea, Wrexham, was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering and carrying out a prohibited procedure.

Victor, a Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog, was mutilated using "a pliers-type implement," Wrexham Magistrates' Court heard.

RSPCA inspector Kia Thomas said: "It was so heartbreaking. It is awful to imagine what poor Victor went through."

On Wednesday, Griffiths was also disqualified from keeping dogs for 10 years and was given a 12-month probation order.

The RSPCA was contacted on 22 September 2015 by police after Victor was found with his ears chopped off.

Victor the dog after surgeryRSPCA

He was taken to a vet who performed surgery on his ears and stitched up the wounds. During treatment, cocaine was found in Victor's system.

Insp Thomas added: "When I first saw Victor I was just so shocked as his ears were gaping open wounds. I had never seen anything quite like it before.

"Since Victor has been in our care he has been doing so well. He is an adorable dog with a lot of love to give.

"He loves nothing more than to be in your company and loves a cwtch on the sofa. He is now up for rehoming and we hope he will find his forever home soon."