Yesterday, a shocked jury in Britain heard a tape that was alleged to be a recording of a young man having sexual intercourse with the family dog.

In the county of Eton Wick, located on the western outskirts of London, Tina Sharp had hidden a voice-activated recorder in the room of her 18-year-old stepson, Thomas Fletcher. Sharp employed the recording device after she began to suspect that the relationship between Fletcher and their family sheepdog, Rosie had taken a sordid turn.

The recording the jury heard was a six-minute tape that reportedly contained whining and a rhythmic thumping.

Thomas Fletcher has continued to deny having any sexual relations with Rosie.