RSPCA Press Office
Dear James,
I’m sure you will not be surprised to learn that the RSPCA has received a complaint following your column dated 21 November.
We were surprised, however, that it was felt appropriate to trivialise and broadcast a criminal act which may well have led to animal suffering.
Can I remind you that whatever your personal ‘sliding scale of values’ may be it remains an offence to fail to meet an animals needs and/or cause it unnecessary suffering? Those found guilty face a maximum six-month prison sentence and/or a £20,000 fine.
Obviously we urge everyone who buys a pet to be sure they have the resources and commitment to care for it for the rest of its life. Should you nevertheless ever find yourself in a similar situation again we would urge you to contact a reputable animal rescue organisation so that your pet has the opportunity to live out its life free from harm.
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