CONVICTED (2016) | Christopher Frost, born 9 October 1967 (deceased March 2021), and Gillian Webster, born 22 April 1958, formerly of Platt Street, Blackpool, and now Grimsby – failed to seek treatment for a young Jack Russell’s allergic skin condition, leaving her almost completely bald; left her behind when they moved house.
The couple failed to attend the court hearing and were found guilty in their absence of failing to stop the dog Libby’s pain and suffering. The court heard how Libby (pictured some months ago) had an allergy to fleas which could have been easily treated. Instead she ended up pulling out her own hair, ending up 80% bald.
RSPCA inspector Sarah Hayland attended the property following an anonymous tip-off but could not gain entry. She heard the dog yelping and could see Libby was suffering hair loss from her neck downwards.
A neighbour later let her in to the house and she took the dog to a local vet. Information from Libby’s microchip allowed the RSPCA to trace the owners who had gone to Grimsby. They were interviewed and Webster denied mistreating Libby and said she and Frost had made arrangements for neighbours to look after the animal whilst they were away.
Frost said that Libby had suffered from fleas and maintained the couple had got some treatment for her. The vet said that Libby’s hair loss was the result of a “long standing” flea allergy.
Following proper treatment, Libby recovered within a week.
No updates in relation to sentencing.
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