Jail for 'monster' who bit off kitten's ear

The kitten's owner admitted he was a 'monster'

Aaron James Williamson, 20, was sentenced at Grimsby Magistrates after admitting one offence of causing unnecessary suffering to the kitten called Litten.

RSPCA inspector Kate Burris said: “He admitted repeatedly biting Litten’s ear, which resulted in the loss of most of it, and that he had lost count of the times he had punched Litten.

"He said he did it when he was angry.

Litten has found a loving home with new owners who say he is 'absolutely adorable'

“The district judge said his daily abuse of small, defenceless animals who were unable to harm him and were at his mercy was sickening.

"He said that Williamson had called himself a monster in interview, and that was accurate as to how he behaved."

The RSPCA was called on September 11 and three kittens - including Litten - were removed from Williamson’s address.

Litten - who has now been renamed Oreo - was adopted by a family in Derbyshire, along with one of the other kittens.

His new owners say he is “absolutely adorable and really good natured”.

Inspector Burris said they were extremely grateful to the witnesses who contacted the RSPCA and got the kittens out of harm's way.

She added: "I was surprised how friendly Litten was when I first met him given the abuse he had suffered, he was so affectionate and loving and was rubbing his face against mine during his veterinary examination.

"I just knew he was going to make a perfect addition to any family.

"I am so happy that he has found a fantastic new home, with people who love him and are caring for him in the way he always should have been cared for."

Williamson was also ordered to pay £250 costs and a £120 victim surcharge