Shane Paul Measor, born c. 1980, of Foundry Court, Knottingley, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a dog and was fined £123, banned from keeping dogs for 12 months and told to pay £180 in costs.

Tanya Merrill, born c. 1986, of Buttermere Walk, Knottingley, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a dog and was fined £40, banned from keeping dogs for 12 months and told to pay £80 in costs.

Source: Wakefield Express (article removed).

Update: we understand that this case related to a dog named Major who had an untreated skin condition. His owners claim they fell on hard times and couldn’t afford to pay for treatment.