This sickens me beyond belief I actually feel quite emotional reading this - I don't mind admitting it.
I can't imagine the suffering that poor dog went through. I, as most of you know, have three Bichons and they are like our children, each has a different personality but if anyone ever hurt them then I would be like the vengeful parent. I can't imagine the greif & horror the family must have gone through - if indeed they know.
It's about time stiffer sentances, not just banning them from owning pets, were handed down to scum like this.