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A sick animal abuser who raped his dog before sharing the clips online has been sentenced to counselling instead of jail.

Nicholase Hill, 28, admitted animal cruelty on October 31 and has been told he will avoid prison if he agrees to a mental health evaluation and counselling.

Hill, from Rockland, in the US state of Maine, was also ordered to pay a $250 (£194.02) fine, complete 60 hours of community service, and stay away from dogs.

The vile pervert, who sexually abused his pet multiple times, was warned he will spend 14 days in jail for breaching those conditions.

Hill was caught after sending clips to a woman he knew over Facebook and asking her if she "wanted to get involved" with him and his dog for a threesome.

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She refused and went to the police with the videos.

According to an affidavit filed in Knox County Court in Rockland, Detective Justin Twitchell from the sheriff's office received a complaint on August 20 from a man who reported that he believed Hill was having sex with his dog.

After interviewing another witness, the sheriff's office was shown a video sent by Hill to a woman through Facebook messenger.

Knox County Sheriff's Office arrested Hill at the end of August.

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He was arrested on the evening of August 28 and charged with Class D cruelty to animals.

The next day, he was released on bail after posting $250 (£194.02) cash.

Initially, he denied a charge of animal cruelty but changed his plea last week as part of a deal struck with prosecutors.

It is currently unknown where Hill's dog is now.