What a heartless person 😡.
Michelle Moran, 63, of Bebington, Wirral, has been banned from keeping animals for life after throwing her Jack Russell terrier Gypsy into a boating lake at Gautby Road in Birkenhead to drown.
Moran claimed she believed Gypsy had cancer and tumours and could not afford veterinary euthanasia, but none of her alleged conditions were confirmed by any veterinary diagnosis.
Gypsy's body was recovered from the lake by a member of the public on September 29 last year.
When examined, the dog weighed just 3.7 kilograms and scored two out of nine on a body condition score, indicating severe malnourishment. Her mouth and nose were bloodied.
Veterinary evidence confirmed the surrounding concrete wall would have made it almost impossible for a small or weakened dog to escape the water.
Moran pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act and received a 17-week suspended sentence, a lifetime animal ban, a curfew, and rehabilitation requirements.
The RSPCA described Gypsy's death as horrendous and called Moran's actions extremely callous.
RIP Gypsy 🌈 💔😢.
@F1nntronaut @CarnismDebunked If Vegans go around saying that Kirk deserved a bullet in the neck, I suspect that some 2nd Amendment enthusiasts will start shooting animals to get back at the Vegans.
"George was a small Jack Russell terrier from New Zealand who became a local hero in 2007.
On April 29th of that year, George bravely defended a group of children from two larger, aggressive dogs that attacked them on a street in Manaia.
Despite his small size, George fought to protect the kids, giving them enough time to escape to safety.
Tragically, George was fatally injured in the process, sacrificing his life to save the children.
His act of bravery touched the hearts of many, leading the community to honour him with a statue and a plaque that commemorates his courage.
To this day, George is remembered as a symbol of loyalty, bravery, and the selfless love dogs have for humans."