Northumberland dad jailed over cruelty to 8 dogs - including 5 Cane Corso puppies he left for dead

Michael Deas has been jailed for eight months.19:59, 03 Aug 2026Pictures show Cane Corso dog mistreated by Michael Deas - who has been jailed for eight months for cruelty to a total of eight dogs(Image: ChronicleLive / Northumberland County Council)A Blyth dad has been jailed for eight months after admitting 21 animal cruelty charges including in relation to five Cane Corso puppies which were found abandoned. Three of the five puppies were euthanised.‌Michael Deas, 32, of Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, was also convicted over his treatment of two adult female Cane Corsos and an XL Bully. The surviving dogs have since been approved for rehoming.‌Lisa Miller, prosecuting for Northumberland County Council told how on January 18 last year, five Cane Corso puppies were found abandoned in Newbiggin