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Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Wales Online
Breeder arranged for dogs' ears to be cropped in 'barbaric act of cruelty'
Breeder arranged for dogs' ears to be cropped in 'barbaric act of cruelty' Moheiz Adam, 38, also falsified canine passports to suggest the dogs had been mutilated abroad and imported into the country Moheiz Adam, 38, illegally arranged for the ears of American Bulldogs to be cropped in order to sell them for thousands of pounds A dog breeder carried out "barbaric acts of cruelty" against bulldog puppies he was intending to sell after arranging to have their ears cropped in order to make more money. He also arranged for false passports to be produced to claim the animals' ears had been cropped abroad before being imported. Moheiz Adam, 38, was found in possession of American Bulldogs and a pregnant French bulldog, which were kept in poor conditions and one of the animals had their ears cropped. He was also found in possession of seven canine passports which would allow the new owner to claim their dog's ears had been mutilated abroad and the animal then imported into the UK. A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday heard the defendant was subject to an undercover operation by reporters from BBC programme, The Hidden World of Designer Dog Breeding, who investigated his business, Sons of Adam. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. A dog with cropped ears (Image: Newport council ) Appearing on the programme, Adam seemed to facilitate the sale of American Bulldogs with cropped ears, having been contacted by a reporter claiming to be a potential buyer. Article continues below Prosecutor Lee Reynolds said the defendant claimed he could make between £40,000 and £60,000 per litter, and he had had about six litters that year alone. He offered to sell the reporter a puppy for £13,000 who would be available from six weeks old. Adam told the reporter he'd "got a guy" and added: "All of my dogs have been done by him". He added: "If any questions are asked, say you bought it from an Irishman, brought from Europe". Mr Reynolds said: "It was clear Mr Adam was talking about ear mutilation... He knew the procedure was unlawful and he knew it was causing suffering to the dogs but he put profit before the welfare of these animals." Some of the dogs (Image: Newport council ) The defendant also claimed he was a "dog whisperer" and "knew dogs well", and used social media to advertise American Bulldogs with cropped ears. On July 12, 2022, representatives from Newport Council attended the defendant's home and discovered American Bulldogs, including one with cropped ears, and a pregnant French bulldog. The animals were kept in poor conditions and seized under the Animal Welfare Act. Several documents were found, believed to be signed contracts and relating to the sale of puppies. The defendant said he sold a puppy for a fee between £3,000 and £8,000. Adam, of Cromwell Road, Newport, pleaded guilty to fraud and causing unnecessary suffering to animals. The court heard he had nine previous convictions including possessing controlled drugs, possession of a knife, driving with excess alcohol, driving whilst disqualified, burglary, possession with intent to supply class B drugs and public order matters. (Image: Newport council ) In mitigation, David Pinnell said his client had "made steps to rebuild his life" and wished to move forwards. Sentencing, Judge Eugene Egan said: "You selfishly prioritised your financial interests over and above the welfare of the dogs in this case. You engaged in barbaric acts of cruelty of these dogs and unnecessarily caused them pain. "You lined your pockets in a grotesque, cruel and wholly needless way and the welfare of the dogs were ignored because of your avarice." Article continues below Adam was sentenced to 80 weeks imprisonment suspended for two years. He was disqualified from keeping animals for 15 years, ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work, a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement and to pay £2,000 court costs.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Rottweiler attack in Dehradun: Elderly woman critically injured, dog owner detained
Police detained a man on Monday after two aggressive Rottweilers under his care attacked and severely injured a 75-year-old woman in the Jakhan area of Rajpur, Dehradun. The victim, Kaushalya Devi from Kishan Nagar, was on her routine walk to a nearby temple on Sunday morning when she was mauled by the dogs. Her screams drew the attention of neighbours, who intervened and managed to rescue her. She was rushed to the hospital, where her condition remains critical. According to Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh, an FIR was lodged against the dog owner, 40-year-old Nafees, following a complaint filed by the victim's son, Umang Nirwal. Initial investigations revealed that Nafees did not have a license from the municipal corporation to keep 'dangerous' dog breeds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Police also stated that the dog owner did not attempt to help the woman during the attack. He has been taken into custody and is currently being interrogated. The SSP added that authorities will work with the municipal corporation to enforce strict measures against individuals who keep banned or dangerous dog breeds without proper documentation. Live Events In response to growing concerns and multiple incidents involving attacks by aggressive dog breeds, the central government has prohibited the import, breeding, sale, and purchase of 23 foreign dog breeds, including Rottweilers, Pitbulls, and American Bulldogs. Citizens are urged to report any sightings or concerns involving such breeds to police control room number 112 or the local municipal corporation.
Mint
08-07-2025
- Mint
200 stitches, 2 fractures: 75-year-old woman attacked by 2 Rottweiler dogs in Dehradun, remains critical
In a horrific incident, an elderly woman was seriously injured by two Rottweiler dogs in the Rajpur area of Dehradun. The victim, identified as 75-year-old Kaushalya Devi, a resident of Kishan Nagar, was attacked by two ferocious dogs on Sunday morning when she was going to a temple near her house as usual. After hearing her screaming, neighbours came out and somehow rescued her from the clutches of the two dogs. She was rushed to the hospital where her condition is said to be critical. She suffered deep wounds to her head, hands, legs, ear, and fractures in two bones, and required around 200 stitches. A case has been registered against dog owner Nafees (40), based on a complaint filed by Devi's son, Umang Nirwal. According to the police, during the investigation, it was found that Nafees had not obtained a licence from the municipal corporation to keep "dangerous" dog breeds. Nafees was taken into custody by the police. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh said the police will collaborate with the municipal corporation to ensure strict action is taken against those who keep "dangerous" breeds of dogs without a licence. Responding to complaints of people being attacked, some killed, by "dangerous breed" dogs, the central government has banned the import, breeding, purchase and sale of 23 foreign breed dogs, including Rottweilers, Pitbulls and American Bulldogs. In May, a four-month-old baby girl was mauled to death by a pet Rottweiler dog after it broke free from its owner's control at a residential society in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city. The baby girl's maternal aunt took her out in the common garden of the housing society. At that time, a woman resident brought her pet Rottweiler downstairs while talking on the phone. "Suddenly, the dog got aggressive and attacked the infant and her aunt as it slipped from the owner's grip. Both the injured were rushed to the hospital but the baby eventually succumbed to her injuries while her aunt is still admitted to the hospital," police inspector Hitesh Baria had said.
1News
14-05-2025
- 1News
Owner of dogs that mauled two-year-old boy sentenced
An Auckland dog owner has been sentenced after a two-year-old was mauled and left with life-threatening injuries. The attack occurred when the child was playing in his front yard and two American Bulldogs roamed onto the child's Auckland property in March 2024. Unprovoked, they attacked him, leaving him with several serious injuries to his neck and head along with a fractured shoulder blade. He required multiple surgeries and a prolonged hospital stay, Auckland Council said. "Despite heroic efforts by bystanders and the victim's mother, who physically lifted her child to safety, the dogs continued to attack." Auckland Council said CCTV footage captured the brutal maulings, which only ended when relatives of the owners forcibly removed the dogs. The council commenced a criminal prosecution against the owner on July 30, 2024, laying two charges for owning dogs that had attacked a person. Last week, the dog's owner, Janna Faumui, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 150 hours of community work and a $2000 fine in emotional reparation to the victim's family. Judge Moala decided imprisonment was inappropriate for this case, given Faumui's lack of criminal history. Chair of Auckland Council's regulatory and safety committee Josephine Bartley said dog owners must understand their responsibilities. 'It is not OK for dogs to be roaming or uncontrolled. The trauma and injuries inflicted on this child were horrific and entirely preventable,' Bartley said. Auckland Council's general manager of licensing and compliance, Robert Irvine, commended the bravery of the bystanders during the attack but said no one should have to witness such violence, "especially a parent". Irvine said the council has increased the number of Animal Management Officers in high-risk areas but warned "dog owners to take responsibility for their dogs". Both of the dogs that attacked the boy were voluntarily surrendered and were euthanised. "One moment of negligence can result in a lifetime of pain," Irvine added.
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Scoop
Toddler Mauled By Roaming Dogs In Front Yard – Council Calls It A Wake-up Call
Press Release – Auckland Council A two-year-old child sustained life-threatening injuries in a horrific dog attack in March 2024. The young boy was mauled by two dogs while playing in the front yard of his south Auckland home. The unprovoked and sustained attack left him with several serious wounds to his neck and head, and a fractured shoulder blade, requiring multiple surgeries and a prolonged hospital stay. The dogs, two American Bulldogs roamed freely into the child's yard and attacked him without warning. Despite heroic efforts by bystanders and the victim's mother, who physically lifted her child to safety, the dogs continued to attack. CCTV footage confirmed the brutality of the attack, which ended only when the dogs were forcibly removed and driven away by the owners' relatives. On 30 July 2024, the Auckland Council commenced a criminal prosecution against the owner, laying two charges for owning dogs that attacked a person causing serious injury. Last week in the Manukau District Court, Judge Moala sentenced the owner, Ms Janna Faumui who had pleaded guilty to the charges, to 150 hours of community work and ordered her to pay $2,000 in emotional harm reparation to the victim's family. Judge Moala considered that where the victim of a dog attack has suffered near-fatal injuries, the starting point for sentence is likely to be one of imprisonment. However, the Judge did not consider imprisonment was appropriate in this case given the defendant's lack of criminal history and there being no indication she was a danger to the community. The defendant was given credit for her early guilty pleas, her lack of conviction history and the remorse she had shown for the offending. Chair of the Regulatory and Safety Committee, Councillor Josephine Bartley expressed heartfelt concern for the toddler. 'It is not okay for dogs to be roaming or uncontrolled. The trauma and injuries inflicted on this child were horrific and entirely preventable,' she said. 'Dog owners must understand their responsibilities. This is not optional. If they fail in those duties, we will not hesitate to prosecute.' Auckland Council's General Manager of Licensing and Compliance, Robert Irvine, says this is another devastating example of the serious consequences of roaming dogs in our city. 'We commend the bravery of the bystanders who tried to intervene in the attack,' said Mr Irvine. 'No one should ever have to witness such violence, especially a parent.' 'We have increased the number of Animal Management Officers and their proactive patrolling in high-risk areas, and we are doing all we can to prevent incidences like this from happening, but we can't be everywhere all the time. We need dog owners to take responsibility for their dogs, keep them contained and not allow them to roam,' adds Irvine. The council has confirmed both dogs were voluntarily surrendered and euthanised following the attack. Auckland Council urges all dog owners to ensure their pets are secure, well-trained, and never allowed to roam. 'One moment of negligence can result in a lifetime of pain,' says Mr Irvine. Further case highlights dangers of careless dog ownership In a separate case in the Manukau District Court, Maxine Hona was sentenced to 100 hours of community work and ordered to pay $200 in emotional harm reparation after her dog, Otis, seriously attacked a visitor in her home in March 2024. Despite Ms Hona's attempt to contain her dog before allowing the victim inside, it escaped and launched a persistent attack, injuring both the visitor and Ms Hona herself. The court rejected arguments that this was an exceptional incident and made an order for the dog's destruction. Judge Patel stressed that even one-off failures to control dogs can have devastating consequences. This case reinforces Auckland Council's message: pet ownership comes with absolute responsibility. There is no margin for error when it comes to public safety.
