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Rotorua man sentenced to community service for dog abuse

RNZ1NewsNZ HeraldWednesday 26 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A Rotorua man has been sentenced to community service after being prosecuted by the SPCA for severely mistreating his dog, Bubby. The man reportedly kicked, punched, and threw the black crossbreed dog during a series of violent outbursts in January last year.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 26 Mar 2025, 8:31pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Dog kicked, punched and thrown to the ground by Rotorua man (opens in new tab)

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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    SPCA prosecutes Rotorua man for severe dog abuse, sentenced to community service (opens in new tab)