Birkenhead man faces jail sentence over greyhound neglect

Jan 27 2010 by Matt Hurst, Birkenhead News

Birkenhead man faces possible jail sentence over neglect of greyhounds

Ann Downey, enforcement officer with Wirral Council environmental health team, said: “This was a particularly difficult case to investigate because of the number of animals involved and the level of suffering we witnessed.

“We are pleased that the hard work that had gone into preparing and presenting the evidence has paid off with the guilty plea.

“The conditions in which these greyhounds were kept were simply not acceptable and it's clear that a number of them suffered terribly as a result of his neglect.

“Mercifully all of the dogs have now fully recovered and have all found new homes as a result of the efforts of Greyhound Rescue West of England, whose hard work and assistance has been invaluable throughout.”

A spokesperson for Greyhound Rescue West of England (GRWE) said: “Any owner or racing trainer has a basic duty to provide food, water and shelter to the animals in their care, and to protect them from disease and injury.

“GRWE will always support councils in seizing animals from conditions such as those endured by the dogs kept by Mr Street.”

Street’s sentencing was adjourned until February 15.