Dog Owner Banned for Five Years After Abusing Rottweiler
Dog owner caught on camera punching and dragging his cowering rottweiler is hit with five-year ban on keeping animals

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Malik Zoubiri, 31, from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, has received a five-year ban on owning animals after being caught on camera abusing his rottweiler, Dyson. The investigation revealed severe mistreatment, leading to Dyson's eventual euthanasia due to behavioral issues caused by the abuse.
- 01Malik Zoubiri was filmed punching and dragging his rottweiler, Dyson, prompting an investigation by police and the RSPCA.
- 02The investigation uncovered severe abuse, including submerging Dyson in water and failing to feed him for several days.
- 03Dyson was ultimately euthanized due to behavioral challenges resulting from the abuse.
- 04Zoubiri pleaded guilty to two animal welfare offences at Barkingside Magistrates Court on May 12.
- 05In addition to the five-year ban, Zoubiri was sentenced to a 12-month community order and ordered to pay £794 in fines and costs.
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Malik Zoubiri, a 31-year-old resident of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, has been banned from owning animals for five years after being caught on camera abusing his rottweiler, Dyson. The disturbing footage showed Zoubiri punching and dragging Dyson, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Upon further examination, officials discovered that Zoubiri had subjected Dyson to severe mistreatment, including submerging him in water, throwing weights at him, and neglecting to feed him for days. Tragically, the abuse led to Dyson being euthanized due to behavioral issues stemming from the trauma he endured. Zoubiri appeared at Barkingside Magistrates Court on May 12, where he pleaded guilty to two animal welfare offences. In addition to the ban, he received a 12-month community order requiring him to complete 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days and was ordered to pay £500 in costs, a £180 fine, and a £114 victim surcharge. Inspector Shahnaz Ahmad emphasized the need for kindness towards animals, stating that such abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
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This case highlights the importance of animal welfare and the legal consequences of abuse, potentially encouraging community vigilance against animal cruelty.
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