CONVICTED (2019) | David Youngson, born 21 August 1961, of Bell Avenue, Peterhead AB42 7YS – failed to provide adequate veterinary attention and grooming for his Lhasa Apso pet dog.
David Youngson pleaded guilty to causing the dog, named Doodles, unnecessary suffering following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA.
The Lhasa Aspo was left struggling to walk due to matted fur. He was also contaminated with faecal matter around his hind and feet and smelled of of urine and faeces.
Youngson was fined for cruelty to the dog, but the sheriff failed to ban him from keeping animals and Doodles was returned to him.
The Scottish SPCA said it was “disappointed” with how the case was dealt with, adding that it highlighted the need for “tougher and more consistent sentencing”.
Inspector Fiona Shand said: “The charge was dealt as Youngson caused Doodles suffering by failing to provide adequate veterinary attention and grooming.
“Upon veterinary examination, Doodles was found to have severely matted fur over his whole body.
“The matts were significantly contaminated with faecal matter around his hind and feet, and he smelt very strongly of urine and faeces.
“Doodles had a significantly reduced range of motion in all four limbs, and was lame on his right hind leg due to the matting restricting his movement.
“Once the matted fur had been clipped it became evident that there was urine scalding on all four feet, around the groin area as the matts had restricted urination.
“Doodles’ bodyweight on presentation was 9.4kg, after removal of the matted fur his bodyweight was 7.5kg.”
Inspector Shand added: “Although we welcome the fact that this case has been dealt with by the court, we are disappointed with the sentence handed down.
“As no ban was issued, Doodles had to be returned to Youngson’s care.
“This case further highlights our push for tougher and more consistent sentencing.
“This degree of matting had not occurred quickly and is likely to have taken a considerable amount of time to get to this state.
“Doodles suffered unnecessarily as a result of this and it could have been easily avoided.”
Sentencing: fined £1,000.
That’s a disgusting poor wee soul r.i.p…????????????after finding out that the judge letting the dog back then the dog dies the man should be treated like dog as he’s no respect for life