MOHAMMAD SADIQ FROM RIDDIE IN GLASGOW SENTENCED FOR CRUELTY TO PUPPY KILO

Mohammad Sadiq, born around 1996 and residing on Lethamhill Road in the Riddrie area of Glasgow G33, has been convicted of animal cruelty related to the neglect of his five-month-old puppy, Kilo. The case highlights a disturbing incident involving illegal ear cropping and subsequent failure to seek proper veterinary care.

On April 18, 2022, Scottish SPCA inspectors responded to a call from the public concerning the welfare of a dog living at Sadiq’s residence. Upon arrival, they found Kilo, an American pocket bully, with visibly damaged ears that were red, scabby, and evidently suffering from the aftermath of an illegal cropping procedure. The inspectors observed that the puppy’s ears appeared to have been recently operated on, with fresh wounds indicating the procedure had been performed within the past week to ten days.

Sadiq was questioned about the condition of Kilo’s ears and whether he had taken the dog to a veterinarian for treatment. He denied ownership of Kilo at the time of the procedure, claiming instead that he had been cleaning the puppy’s ears with salty water and giving him paracetamol to manage the discomfort. Sadiq also asserted that he had only had Kilo for approximately nine days and that the ears had already been cropped when he acquired the dog. However, this claim was contradicted by the previous owner, who confirmed that Kilo’s ears were intact and full when last seen in February.

The Scottish SPCA’s special investigations unit confirmed that the injuries were recent and consistent with illegal ear cropping. An inspector involved in the case stated, “On 18 April 2022, we attended the premises following a call to our animal helpline regarding a dog being neglected. When entering the property, a male American pocket bully, named Kilo, was observed with cropped ears that were red and scabby. Sadiq claimed he had only had the dog for around nine days and that the ears had been cropped by his previous owner. When asked if the dog had seen a vet, he said he had been cleaning Kilo’s ears with salty water and giving him paracetamol.”

Following the inspection, Kilo was immediately removed from Sadiq’s home and taken to a veterinary clinic for urgent examination and treatment. The veterinarian confirmed that the wounds appeared to be very recent, indicating the cropping had been performed within the last week. The puppy was administered anti-inflammatory medication to alleviate pain and reduce swelling. Subsequently, Kilo was transferred to one of the Scottish SPCA’s rescue and rehoming centers, where he received ongoing medical care and attention.

During his stay at the rescue center, Kilo was scanned for a microchip, which led to the contact of a previous owner. The former owner verified that Kilo’s ears were full and natural when last seen in February, confirming that the cropping had been done illegally after that date. The case was brought before the courts, resulting in Sadiq’s conviction.

In sentencing, Sadiq received a 12-month community payback order and was banned from keeping animals for five years, a restriction that will remain in effect until November 2028. The case underscores the ongoing efforts of animal welfare authorities to combat illegal animal mutilation and neglect, emphasizing the importance of proper veterinary care and adherence to animal protection laws in Glasgow and beyond.