CONVICTED (2015) | Natalie Mclean Livingstone (aka Nat Amos or Nat Davidson), born 07/01/1991, of Jean Armour Drive, Dalkeith EH22 2LN – neglected and starved a dog, who had to be put to sleep

Livingstone pleaded guilty to failing to provide a suitable diet and veterinary care for a female terrier named Indi, contrary to the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.

Commenting on the investigation and court case, a Scottish SPCA undercover inspector said, “When Livingstone took a severely underweight Indi to a vet, she claimed she had only taken ownership of her two days previously.

“The vet advised that Indi was severely malnourished and it was unlikely she would survive any treatment. Sadly, she had to be put to sleep to prevent any further suffering.

“In the vet’s opinion, Indi had been deprived of food, water and veterinary care over a prolonged period of time.

“A post-mortem examination confirmed Indi was malnourished and had no food in her stomach or intestines, indicating she had not eaten for the last 48 hours.

“When we contacted Livingstone, she claimed she had bought her online and had picked her up from an unknown male.

“Through our Facebook enquiries, we were able to determine that Livingstone was Indi’s owner and had been for some time.

“We are pleased Livingstone has been dealt with by the courts and that this serious case of neglect has been rightly recognised with a lifetime ban.”

Sentence: 100 hour community payback order. Lifetime ban on owning or keeping animals.

Sun