John Baldwin was seen running over the puppy’s paws on a push bike and dragging it around aggressively in North Harrow on March 27.
In the same video the 39-year-old is seen racially abusing a woman who challenges him on his behaviour, calling him a “bully”.
The video was shared online and within hours members of the Animal Welfare Investigation Team, a non-profit organisation that operates across the country, was able to track Baldwin down.
He surrendered the puppy, Harley, who now has a happy home with her traumatic past just a “distant memory”.
Harley is now living in her “forever home” (Image: Animal Welfare Investigation Team)
Baldwin, of Apsley Close, was later charged with causing unnecessary suffering and a racially aggravated public order offence.
He denied both charges but was found guilty following a trial at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
On Wednesday, October 29, Baldwin was sentenced to 14 weeks in custody.
District Judge Walsh said Baldwin showed a total disregard for the dog’s welfare by dragging it aggressively and forcefully lifting it from the floor.
The judge added that the offence was aggravated by his use of a racial slur against an individual who stood up to him.
John Baldwin has been banned from keeping animals for five years (Image: Animal Welfare Investigation Team)
The court banned Baldwin from owning or keeping any animal for five years.
Sammy Wilkinson, one of the Animal Welfare Investigation Team’s front-line responders, told the Harrow Times the abuse of the puppy was “horrific”.
He added: “I am pleased to hear that he has been given a ban and custodial sentence.
“I will never forget picking up her little body and carrying her out of there, she has been given a new identity and has absolutely flourished in her forever home and continues to go from strength to strength.”

