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Speke man jailed for pouring boiling water on girlfriend's dog Speke man jailed for pouring boiling water on girlfriend's dog
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A man who poured boiling water on a dog and broke several of its bones has been jailed for 16 weeks. A man who poured boiling water on his girlfriend's dog and broke several of the pet's bones has been jailed.
Mark Simon Sharp, from Speke in Liverpool, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to his girlfriend's King Charles spaniel, Daisy. Mark Simon Sharp, 34 and from Speke in Liverpool, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to the King Charles spaniel.
Liverpool Magistrates' Court heard the dog had extensive blistering from the burns, a pelvis broken in two places, and nine broken ribs. Liverpool Magistrates' Court heard Daisy had extensive blistering, a broken pelvis and nine fractured ribs.
Sharp, 34, was banned from keeping any animals for 15 years. Her owner was unaware of the abuse, the RSPCA said, as Sharp was jailed for 16 weeks and given a 15-year ban on keeping animals.
'Vile behaviour'
The RSPCA said Daisy's owner was unaware Sharp was abusing her dog.
She took three-year-old Daisy to the vets with various injuries which she thought were caused by accidents.She took three-year-old Daisy to the vets with various injuries which she thought were caused by accidents.
The incidents came to light after Daisy was taken to the vet in January with severe burns all over her back and her head, caused by having boiling water poured over her. In January, she had severe burns - caused by boiling water - all over her back and head.
Sharp told the court: "I still don't believe in my heart I could hurt anybody or anything. I'm just not that kind of person."Sharp told the court: "I still don't believe in my heart I could hurt anybody or anything. I'm just not that kind of person."
He said he was depressed at the time of the incidents and is still being treated for mental illness. He said he was depressed at the time and is still being treated for mental illness.
District Judge Wendy Lloyd said she accepted he had problems but the dog's injuries were numerous and severe.District Judge Wendy Lloyd said she accepted he had problems but the dog's injuries were numerous and severe.
RSPCA inspector Claire Fisher said the prolonged period of the abuse Sharp subjected Daisy to "appalled" her. RSPCA inspector Claire Fisher said she was "appalled" by the prolonged abuse Daisy had suffered.
By Sharp's own admission, Daisy would cower and urinate around him. "Her owner, who is no longer with Sharp, was absolutely horrified when she learnt of the full extent of the horrors inflicted on her beloved dog," said Ms Fisher.
"Her owner, who is no longer with Sharp, was absolutely horrified when she learnt of the full extent of the horrors inflicted on her beloved dog." "Since Daisy was subjected to this vile behaviour, it is a miracle she is still so trusting of people.
She said: "Since Daisy was subjected to this vile behaviour, it is a miracle she is still so trusting of people.
"People can rest assured that Daisy remains in the most loving home and has always had every need, and more, met by her owner.""People can rest assured that Daisy remains in the most loving home and has always had every need, and more, met by her owner."