MERCURY A dog owner has been jailed for a horrific catalogue abuse against his partner’s dog

Daisy the King Charles spaniel was scalded with boiling water and had nine ribs and her pelvis fractured by Mark Sharp, 34. The dog’s torment was only exposed when Daisy was taken to the vets with severe burns over her back and head. As Sharp begins a 16-week jail sentence, RSPCA Inspector Claire Fisher explained how his ex-partner had not realised he was abusing Daisy.

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RSPCA Sharpe was jailed for 16 weeks at Liverpool Magistrates Court

She thought the pet’s injuries had been caused by accidents. Inspector Fisher said: “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. “This prolonged period of cruelty appalled me, especially when I learned of the extent of poor Daisy’s injuries: broken pelvic bones, broken ribs and third degree burns, all sustained over a period of four months.

LIVERPOOL ECHO Mark Sharpe, 34, had absused the dog without his partners knowledge

RSPCA Daisy the King Charles spaniel was scalded with boiling water

"By Sharp’s own admission, Daisy would cower and urinate around him. “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.”

RSPCA Sharpe had a abused the dog behind his partner's back

MERCURY She also had nine broken ribs and a fractured pelvis