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Glasgow: Catherine Ann Stewart

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Close‑up selfie of Catherine Stewart wearing a white collared shirt and grey jacket, standing in front of scaffolding or metal framework outdoors.
Catherine Stewart left her pets locked inside with no food or water while she went on holiday.

In July 2025, SSPCA inspectors forced entry to Catherine Ann Stewart’s home in Raithburn Road, Castlemilk, after she failed to respond to abandonment checks and admitted she was away on holiday in Blackpool.

Two photos of Tasha, a small light‑coloured chihuahua mix: one standing on a wooden floor beside toys, the other standing on a sofa in a living room with shelves and a window behind her.
Tasha, the 14‑year‑old Pomeranian chihuahua, pictured in the home months before inspectors intervened.

Stewart had falsely claimed that her sister was caring for her animals, but could not provide any details when asked.

Inside the locked property, inspectors found three dogs and a kitten left without food or accessible water. The only water present was in a mop bucket, which one of the smaller dogs could not reach.

The house smelled strongly of ammonia and faeces, and the animals had been confined to the hallway and living room.

Two border collies, Angel and Gio, immediately jumped up on inspectors and tried to go outside.

Black and white dog wearing a harness and leash, standing on a paved surface in dappled sunlight, looking toward the camera with its mouth slightly open.
One of two border collies left by Stewart to fend for himself

A 14‑year‑old Pomeranian chihuahua named Tasha was found barking, with cloudy eyes, overgrown nails and clear signs of chronic illness. She was underweight, coughing, unable to jump, and had not been registered with a vet. It was later established that she had been suffering for around two months and has since died.

A small white kitten with brown tabby markings being held by an SSPCA inspector wearing a dark vest with a paw‑print logo, standing beside metal enclosure bars.

A young white kitten was discovered alone in a messy room, crying and desperate for affection, with no food or water available.

Four goldfish were also found in a tank in a bedroom.

A video doorbell inside the property provided Stewart with a remote view of the living room, despite her claim that someone else was caring for the animals.

Stewart pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to three offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Sentence

Court: Glasgow Sheriff Court
Date: 5 October 2026
Penalty: 18‑month disqualification from owning animals
Additional Orders: Placed under supervision
Mitigation: First offender; background reports cited poor decision‑making and inability to problem‑solve

At a Glance

Close‑up portrait of Catherine Stewart with curly brown hair, light skin, and a small piercing near her mouth, standing against a textured white wall.

Offender: Catherine Ann Stewart
Born: circa 1988
Age at Conviction: 37
Address: Raithburn Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow G45 9RR
Occupation: Not reported
Previous Convictions: None known
Additional Information: Claimed sister was caring for animals; later admitted ownership waiver; previously acquired two cats eight months before sentencing

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One thought on “Glasgow: Catherine Ann Stewart”

  1. Get your brain pierced you stupid,selfish woman, it might let some intelligence in – how could you go away leaving those poor animals?

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