People in Court for Hurting Animals

May 5, 2026, 19:40
AustraliaSociety

Introduction

Police and courts are helping animals. Some people hurt pets and now they must go to court.

Main Body

In Busselton, Nathan and Isabel hurt a small puppy. They said they are guilty. The judge will decide their punishment on October 9. Isabel needs a doctor to check her mind first. In Macomb County, Dezhiar hurt a small dog. The dog lost an eye. Dezhiar said she is sorry. She is sick. She might go to prison for four years. Other people also hurt animals in this area. One person killed pets. Another person left dogs alone. The police caught these people.

Conclusion

The judges will decide the punishments soon.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

In this text, we see how to describe things that happened in the past. To reach A2, you need to move from 'is/are' to Past Actions.

Look at these changes:

  • Catch → Caught (The police caught them)
  • Hurt → Hurt (It stays the same!)
  • Say → Said (They said they are guilty)
  • Kill → Killed (One person killed pets)

💡 Pro Tip: The 'ED' Rule Most English words just need -ed at the end to talk about yesterday: Walk →\rightarrow Walked Help →\rightarrow Helped

But be careful! Some words are 'rebels' and change completely (like Say →\rightarrow Said). These are the words you must memorize to speak clearly.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
officials who enforce laws
Example:The police will investigate the crime.
police
officials who enforce laws and keep people safe
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
courts (n.)
places where judges decide cases
Example:The courts are hearing the case.
court
a place where judges hear cases and make decisions
Example:She had to go to court to settle the dispute.
animals (n.)
living creatures other than humans
Example:The police help protect animals.
judge
a person who decides cases in a court
Example:The judge listened carefully before giving a verdict.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:He hurt the puppy.
prison
a building where people are kept as punishment
Example:He was sentenced to five years in prison.
pets (n.)
animals kept at home for company
Example:The police arrested the person who hurt pets.
hurt
to cause pain or injury
Example:She hurt her arm while playing soccer.
guilty (adj.)
having done something wrong
Example:She said she is guilty.
guilty
having done something wrong
Example:The defendant admitted he was guilty.
judge (n.)
person who decides a case in court
Example:The judge will decide the punishment.
small
not large in size
Example:They adopted a small cat from the shelter.
punishment (n.)
penalty for wrongdoing
Example:The punishment will be announced.
dog
a common pet that barks
Example:The dog chased the ball in the yard.
doctor (n.)
person who treats illness
Example:The doctor will check her mind.
puppy
a young dog
Example:The puppy slept all afternoon.
doctor
a professional who treats illnesses
Example:She saw a doctor for her fever.
mind (n.)
the part of a person that thinks
Example:The doctor will check her mind.
prison (n.)
place where people are kept as punishment
Example:She might go to prison.
mind
the part of a person that thinks and feels
Example:He has a kind mind.
years (n.)
units of time, 365 days each
Example:She might go to prison for four years.
sick
not healthy; ill
Example:She felt sick after eating too much.
area (n.)
part of a place
Example:Other people also hurt animals in this area.
area
a particular part of a place
Example:The park is in a quiet area.
left (v.)
to abandon or not keep
Example:Another person left dogs alone.
killed
to cause death
Example:The hunter killed a deer.
decide (v.)
to choose or determine
Example:The judges will decide the punishments soon.
alone
by oneself; without others
Example:He stayed alone in the house.
caught
to capture or arrest
Example:The police caught the thief.
punishment
a penalty for wrongdoing
Example:The punishment was a fine.
decide
to make a choice
Example:She will decide which book to read.
help
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me carry this box?
lost
unable to find something
Example:I lost my keys yesterday.