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Dog Owner Sentenced After Stabbing Pet, Miana Euthanized

11/8/2025

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Kirsty Summers, 39, from Lancashire, stabbed her Doberman, Miana, causing severe injuries.
The RSPCA investigated after police removed Miana from Summers's home on February 4.
Blackburn Magistrates’ Court handed Summers an eight-week suspended prison sentence and a ten-year ban on pet ownership.
Miana was euthanized due to severe medical issues after treatment for two deep wounds.
Another dog is now cared for by the RSPCA.

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Kirsty Summers, 39, from Lancashire, stabbed her Doberman, Miana, causing severe injuries.
The RSPCA investigated after police removed Miana from Summers's home on February 4.
Blackburn Magistrates’ Court handed Summers an eight-week suspended prison sentence and a ten-year ban on pet ownership.
Miana was euthanized due to severe medical issues after treatment for two deep wounds.
Another dog is now cared for by the RSPCA.