A MAN who got a sex toy stuck inside his partner’s dog asked her not to take the animal to the vet because he would get arrested.

Rory Knox was at the woman’s home in Milton of Campsie, East Dunbartonshire, on the day he got the item lodged internally within the female dog.

His partner, who he is no longer in a relationship with, later confirmed to cops she bought it as a joke for Knox at Christmas.

The 39-year-old took the dog for a walk on April 18, last year, before returning to the property and showering her. He then took her for a longer walk.

Knox went on to call his partner, who was out at the time, to inform her what he had done.

At Glasgow Sheriff Court, fiscal depute Ross Harris said: “He asked if she could speak. He stated, ‘I have went and done something really stupid’.

“He went on to say he was playing about with the dog and got the sex toy stuck inside her.

“A few hours later, the woman noticed the dog appeared stressed. The accused asked several times for the dog not to be taken to the vet as he would be arrested.

“The woman took the dog to the vet the next day.

“The vet’s clinical director spoke to the woman, and she said she had noticed the dog’s external genital area swollen and informed him what the accused said.

“The dog was examined and appeared calm and not in any distress. Her genital area was swollen and dry.

“The initial examination returned nothing of note. The dog was taken for an X-ray and a rectal examination, and the object was taken out of the dog.

“It was an 8-10cm sex toy.”

The clinical director informed the woman he would be reporting the matter to the SSPCA, and she said she was happy with this and had been considering calling the police herself.

She called Knox and told him how much the vet bill was. He deposited the £338 into her bank account.

Meanwhile, Knox, who was in Helensburgh, got a visit from police and was arrested in the early hours of April 20.

He provided a ‘no comment’ answer to all questions and remained in custody pending further enquiries.

Mr Harris said: “The police attended at the vet and seized photos of the sex toy and X-rays. The woman stated it was similar to the one she had bought the accused at Christmas as a joke.

“He was arrested and charged and replied, ‘I accept that’.”

Knox appeared in court for sentencing after being charged with causing the animal unnecessary suffering. 

His lawyer said the incident cost him a lengthy relationship.

He added: “It’s a bad offence and not really one that can be mitigated. At the time, his life was particularly chaotic. He was gripped by cocaine use.

“The matter is serious and also quite bizarre. This man clearly needs help. Supervision would provide that and hopefully, reduce the risk of further offending.

“There also requires to be a punitive element here. He would comply with any order.

“As bad as the offence is, there is an appropriate reaction to it. His admittance of it to the complainer, him covering the vet bill she required to pay on the day and his acceptance when charged. There was a degree of responsibility taken by him.”

Knox was ordered to be under social work supervision for one year and was tagged. He will be required to stay within his Helensburgh home between 7pm-7am for 100 days.

Sheriff Shona Gilroy said: “Thankfully there is no long-term injury for this dog. What is concerning is the degree of self-pity about the situation you find yourself in.

“I do agree that there needs to be some examination regarding your motivation around this offence.”

He was also disqualified from keeping, owning or being responsible for any animal for seven years.