CONVICTED (2015) | Kelly Hyson, born c. 1981, and Garry Loram, born c. 1972, who at date of conviction lived together in London Road, Dover CT17 0TF – left their mastiff Rosie in severe pain with bleeding sores and lesions.
Hyson and Loram pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to their Rosie by not providing adequate veterinary care and attention for her severe skin condition.
The RSPCA was called in December 2014 and found Rosie with severe mange, fur loss, inflammation and infection.
She had been taken to a vet but the treatment advised was not followed and when the condition persisted, she was not taken back to the surgery.
RSPCA inspector Caroline Doe said: “In my years of doing this job I have not seen a dog in such a sorry state with her skin.
“Rosie had crusty lesions all over her body and only around 5% to 10% of fur coverage.
“The rest of her skin was incredibly sore and inflamed –even bleeding in places.
“There were open infected sores and multiple scabs. The poor dog suffered terribly for weeks and sadly had to be put to sleep on vet advice because the issues with her skin were so bad.”
Sentencing |
Hyson was given a 12-month community order with 100 hours of unpaid work. Loram was given a nine-week curfew. Both were fined £500 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60. Neither was banned from owning or keeping an animal.
Pathetic Sentence For Neglecting that poor Dog.
I use Benzyle Benzoate Lotion for Skin Conditions in Dogs.
Which can be Purchased on Ebay or in Chemists, for just a Few Pounds. They should have done their Research, and this could have been Prevented.