"Oaveed Rahman, 26, purported to be looking after the animals at a rehoming centre called Save A Paw in Crays Hill, Billericay, Essex. Instead, he left them to suffer in filthy conditions amongst the caracasses of other dogs. He took about 4,800 from his 11 victims, telling them it would be used to rehome dogs, provide a new kennel block or train dogs to behave around children and other animals."
"Essex Police found 37 dead dogs when they first searched the rehoming centre in May, 2025. Four more dead dogs were found after the property was demolished. Many animals taken in by you were subjected to prolonged barbaric mistreatment, cruelty and neglect, Judge Conley said. On Friday (20 February), Rahman, of Hope Road, Crays Hills, was jailed for a total of five years and given a lifetime order banning him from owning any animals."
Oaveed Rahman, 26, operated a rehoming centre called Save A Paw in Crays Hill, Billericay, Essex and presented himself as caring for animals. He accepted about £4,800 from 11 victims, saying the money would fund rehoming, a new kennel block or training for dogs. Investigators found animals kept in filthy conditions among the carcasses of other dogs. Essex Police discovered 37 dead dogs during an initial search in May 2025 and four more after the property was demolished. Judge Conley said many animals were subjected to prolonged barbaric mistreatment, cruelty and neglect, and Rahman received a five-year jail term and a lifetime ban on owning animals.
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