He was sentenced to 160 hours' community work, ordered to pay reparation of $514.50 and court costs of $150, and was prohibited from owning any animal for three years.
He also made the SPCA's 2017 List of Shame.
The list reveals details of 10 of what the SPCA describes as the most shameful animal abuse cases across New Zealand this year. It was released before the organisation's annual appeal (November 10-12).
"Thanks to the work of SPCA inspectors, some of the animals on this year's List of Shame survived to have a second chance at a happy, healthy life," chief executive Andrea Midgen said. But while Maggie was this year's "ambassador," there were many more like her.
"We dealt with close to 15,000 welfare complaints in 2016, and we need the public's support to end this shameful cruelty once and for all.
"We receive almost no government funding to run the SPCA inspectorate, which costs approximately $9 million every year."
This year's list included stories about acts of violence and neglect, including the beating of a labrador puppy who suffered two fractures to his left hind leg, a female dog who was hit three times on the head with a hammer, and a cat who was found with the tips of her ears cut off.
"The List of Shame will shock people," Ms Midgen said.
"It's very clear that with such cruelty going on, the SPCA's work needs to continue, to protect those who cannot speak for themselves.
"The Annual Appeal aims to raise much-needed funds, which will be used to care for abused animals and educating people to help prevent cruelty."
Donations to the appeal can be given to street collectors, or via www.spcaannualappeal.org.nz/
