A Deptford dog owner has been banned from keeping animals after threw his English bull terrier against a wall.

Anthony Birdee, 24, was given a ten year ban after causing unnecessary suffering to the dog, called Muller, by inflicting blunt force trauma and physical violence.

The RSPCA was called in April last year when a witness saw the dog thrown against the wall by Birdee, who then slapped and hit the animal with rope near his home in Jodene Street, Deptford.

RSPCA inspector Anthony Pulfer said he found her tied to a post in the garden, looking distressed.

He said: “This was no way to treat a lovely dog like Muller.

“She was subjected to physical and verbal violence and I have no doubt she was extremely distressed by the attack. A vet confirmed she would have suffered.”

Birdee gave the excuse that Muller had eaten some of his child’s food.

Inspector Pulfer added: “That is no reason to treat a dog in such an appalling way and I’m pleased with the sentence.

“Luckily, she is now doing well in our care despite some injuries - we hope that we can now find her a fresh, new home where she is treated with the respect and love she deserves.”

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Muller is looking for a new home.

As well as the 10 year ban on keeping all animals Birdee was given a 16 week custodial sentence, which was suspended for two years. He must also pay a fine of £775.

A deprivation order has been issued on Muller, meaning she can be rehomed if no appeal is lodged within the next 21 days.

Kirsty Ball, who has been fostering Muller, said: “The first night Muller came to us she was very distressed and cried when we left her alone, but now she is a joy to have - very loving and super friendly.

“She seems to love everybody, young and old and when we go for a walk people are always stopping to say hello to her - they just can’t resist.

“She was unsteady on her hind legs and we discovered she had damage throughout her lumber spine.

"It is difficult to know what had caused this but I hate to think what may have happened in her sad past.

"She has now been treated and is now much better on her hind legs but we do have to monitor her activity - as Muller seems to forget sometimes that she is nine coming on ten and not still a puppy!

“Muller will make a lovely new addition in any new home, my family and I wish her every happiness. Although we long for her to be settled, we will miss her very much.”

Anyone who would like to adopt Muller, or any other animal, can look out for her on findapet following the 21 day period.