A SLOUGH man has been found guilty for keeping his dog in unsuitable conditions in an overgrown garden.

Arshad Khaliq, of Martin Road, Slough, attended Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 23, 2021, where he was convicted under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

A property search on Upton Court Road was made on May 22, 2019, after concerns were raised for a Mastiff-type dogs’ welfare.

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The council’s resilience and enforcement officers and Thames Valley Police entered the property and found the conditions the dog was being kept in breached Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, which was the duty of care to ensure welfare.

The male dog, called Skrappa, was taken by the council who sought permanent possession via Reading Magistrates’ Court.

This was granted on June 28, 2019, and Skrappa is now in a loving home with someone who can meet his needs.

Mr Khaliq was sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, March 8 and has been banned from keeping, owning, or dealing in animals and can’t appeal for the ban to be lifted for 10 years.

He was sentenced to a community order undertaking 250 hours of unpaid work and have 10 days of rehabilitation.

And the council was awarded full costs.

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Councillor Beni Bains, lead member for regulation and public protection, said: “Residents will rightly be disgusted with the treatment of this dog as pets are usually seen as part of the family.

“If you cannot keep an animal in the conditions it deserves, then you shouldn’t get one as a pet.

“I’m pleased the court has given this ban and hope other owners will take note and ensure their animals are being properly looked after, with adequate shelter, warmth, food and water.”