A Busselton couple, Nathan James Dekkers and Isabel Maree Busher, have pleaded guilty to torturing an 11-week-old bull terrier puppy named Douglas to death.
Court Proceedings
The pair faced sentencing on multiple animal cruelty charges in Busselton Court on Tuesday. The court adjourned the hearing until October to allow Busher additional time for psychiatric assessment.
Case Background
Dekkers and Busher admitted responsibility for the extreme cruelty that led to the puppy’s death. Officials confirm the incident involved deliberate torture of the young animal.
