A Welsh man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after his dog was found emaciated.
Jordan John Davies, from Bridgend, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a female bull breed dog, now named Mia.
Mia was handed into Hope Rescue in Llanharan as a stray, severely underweight and with pressure sores.
The charity contacted the RSPCA after identifying a possible owner.
Following veterinary care and rehabilitation at Hope Rescue, Mia has fully recovered and been rehomed.
At Swansea Magistrates’ Court, Davies was sentenced to 12 weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, and given 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
He was also ordered to pay £1,200 in costs.
In mitigation, it was heard that he was remorseful.
RSPCA deputy chief inspector Gemma Black said: “The dog was alert, but quiet and cuddled up in a bed within the reception area.
“She was extremely thin, with all bones clearly visible.
“Her hips, ribs, spine could easily be seen and felt.
“I saw that she had some sores on her leg that appeared like pressure sores.”
The vet who examined Mia on April 8 said she was emaciated, with visible hips, spine, and ribs.
She was given a body score of one out of nine and ate ravenously when presented with food.
The vet concluded that she had been suffering for a minimum of eight weeks.
Following sentencing, DCI Black said: “It has been wonderful to see how with some TLC, appropriate diet and veterinary care Mia has completely transformed.
“I am delighted she has found her forever home.”