CONVICTED (2011) | Lesleyann Ure, born c. 1985, of Neilsland Street, Fairhill, Hamilton ML3 8JN – failed to get treatment for her puppy’s severe skin condition, leaving him to suffer excruciating pain
Single mother Lesleyann Ure was banned for life from keeping animals over her “horrendous” treatment of her pet dog, a Staffordshire bull terrier named Billy.
Ure didn’t bother to take the nine-month-old dog to the vet when he began to suffer from a severe skin condition.
By the time Billy received veterinary attention, his health had deteriorated so badly that he was put down to avoid any further suffering.
Ure admitted failing to get the necessary treatment for her dog and was given a community order and a lifetime ban.
Speaking about the case, Scottish SPCA Insp Gillian Dick said: “Billy was in a horrendous condition as he had a severe skin complaint which caused him a great deal of pain and suffering,” she said.
“Sadly, despite receiving treatment for the condition, Billy’s health did not improve and he had to be put to sleep to end his suffering.
“If veterinary treatment had been sought when Billy’s skin condition had appeared, the pain and discomfort he suffered could have been avoided.”
Sentencing: 100 hours community service. Lifetime ban on keeping animals.
Such a pity for that poor Young Dog.
I do hope Social Services Had Been Informed, as she is a Parent to a Young Child. Yet she is obviously Incapable of looking after a Young Dog.