CONVICTED (2021) | Gail Riley Harrison (née Middleton), born c. 1969, and James A Harrison, born 29 October 1961, both of 7 Kirktoun Street, Ballingry, Lochgelly KY5 8NU – left their young Great Dane-cross to suffer with a catalogue of health conditions
Gail and James ‘Jimmy’ Harrison both admitted causing unnecessary suffering to the two-year-old dog, known as Archie, by failing to provide adequate care and treatment for his many ailments.
These included chronic and severe skin conditions, limb and feet conditions including alopecia, erythema, pruritus, pyoderma, bruising, ulceration, bleeding and overgrown nails.
The pair’s appalling neglect of Archie came to light after a workman visiting their home was concerned at the dog’s condition and reported the matter to the Scottish SPCA. The animal charity attended and took Archie into their care.
Defence solicitor Alexander Flett said: “It truly is a case of neglect and not deliberate cruelty. They didn’t understand the responsibilities involved.”
Sentencing: fined £200 each. Banned from keeping or being in control of a dog for five years (expires January 2026).