Connor Stewart pleaded guilty to breaching animal welfare legislation after his three dogs were found living in “appalling” conditions and were underweight with visible ribs showing
A cruel pet owner made his three dogs live among smashed glass and broken furniture until they were rescued.
The poor pups had no access to food and water, and their living conditions were described as “appalling” by animal welfare groups. Their owner, Connor Stewart, pleaded guilty to breaching animal welfare legislation.
It was clear the dogs’ living conditions were horrendous, even when Scottish SPCA inspectors looked through the letterbox of the Livingstone home. Stewart was told to return to the flat and give them access and, after arriving, brought Dobermans Ammo and Karma and Staffordshire Bull Terrier Kya out onto the landing area.
Ammo was underweight, with his ribs and hips obviously visible and his nails overgrown. An inspector said: “The flat was completely squalid. The floors were soaked in urine and covered in thick layers of faeces throughout the property, some of which was beginning to turn mouldy. There was broken furniture throughout, smashed glass on the floors and electric shock collars charging in the kitchen area of the flat.
“All the food and water bowls were empty and bone dry.” These conditions were some of the worst the inspector had found animals living in and the decision was made to remove all dogs from the property and take them into the care of the Scottish SPCA.
Police Scotland were called to support removal of the animals, but Stewart fled with his two Dobermans. His remaining Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Kya was taken to a local veterinary practice for further care.
The poor pooch smelled strongly of urine and faeces and drank voraciously having had no water. After pleading guilty, Stewart was sentenced last week and has been banned from owning, keeping or caring for animals for five years. He was also fined £200.
The inspector added: “We are pleased with the Sheriff’s decision. Stewart’s behaviour was unacceptable, and he showed complete disregard for his dogs’ wellbeing.
“No animal should be kept in such conditions, and we hope this sentencing sends a clear message that animal neglect will not be tolerated in Scotland.”
