CONVICTED (2021) | James McNicol, born c. 1982, of Ballantay Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow G45 0DX – left his dog starving and in extreme pain.
The SSPCA attended James McNicol’s home after being alerted to a sick dog inside the property.
McNicol came to the door but lied that the dog was being walked by his owner. Another SSPCA officer recognised McNicol, however, and knew that he owned the dog at the property.
McNicol led the officer to the living room where the dog – a crossbreed called Scamp – was lying stricken on the floor.
The poor animal had visible ribs and hip bones and was unresponsive to touch and sound.
Scamp was rushed to the vet, but sadly had to be put down.
The dog was described as severely underweight and badly dehydrated. He had a mouth infection, lacerations and dental issues.
The court heard help should have been sought for Scamp, who had been affected for a prolonged period of time.
McNicol pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to the animal.
Thomas Neil, defending, told the court: “He accepts the dog was unwell and he’s not proud of himself.”
Sheriff Diane McConnell told McNicol: “The condition of the dog was appalling. It was suffering greatly.”
Sentencing: 12-month supervision order; curfew. Five year ban on keeping dogs (expires September 2026).
It is clearly not acceptable to leave an animal to suffer.
You have to be prepared to get basic Veterinary Help when needed ASAP.
For Instance: PDSA or RSPCA Clinic.
Or enquire can you Pay by Instalments.
Failing which this is the result.
Absolute scumbag. Most of the family are. One of his brothers is a sex offender https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/rutherglen-man-faces-jail-after-2535415
And another one George is a junkie thieving manky swine. I don’t really leave comments on this and live and let live. He should be put in a kennel and left without food water and obviously the medication that he is got to be on. I realise people are unwell and struggling but it’s no excuse for this if he can sit and drink and take drugs all day he can feed and water a dog. I mean it’s definitely not a finacial issue because he can afford to get out his tits all day every day. Mega shocking.