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Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire: Patrick-Michael McCluskey

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CONVICTED (2023) | Patrick-Michael McCluskey, born 1 June 2004, of 9 Selkirk Way, Coatbridge ML5 4TN – kept dogs and cats in a home full of household waste, clutter and animal faeces.

Animal abusers Patrick-Michael McCluskey and Sylvia McCluskey from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire,Scotland
Teenage animal abuser Patrick-Michael McCluskey who goes by the name PM McCluskey ignored repeated warnings from the Scottish SPCA over the atrocious conditions in which he kept dogs and cats. Despite living at the same address, Sylvia McCluskey, aka Sylvia McNicoll had her not guilty plea accepted by the court.

McCluskey pleaded guilty to failing to provide a clean and safe environment for two dogs in his care, but walked free from court with an admonishment. He wasn’t even banned from owning animals.

A not guilty plea was accepted for the teenager’s mother, Sylvia Claire McCluskey, born 25 November 1963, and of the same address..

Scottish SPCA inspector, Jack Marshall, said, “We had attended the address on Selkirk Way on several occasions between October 2017 and May 2022.

“We provided Patrick-Michael McCluskey with advice and support on how to care for his animals but unfortunately the conditions at the property continued to deteriorate. We removed several dogs and cats from his care during this period.

“A previous report to the fiscal in May 2021 resulted in a fiscal’s warning being issued about the conditions animals were being kept in on the premises.

“In September 2022 we received a call from Police Scotland who had attended Selkirk Way on an unrelated matter and become extremely concerned due to conditions at the property.

“We gained a warrant to enter the address and this was conducted on 14 September 2022.

“On entering the property we found it was full of household waste, clutter and animal faeces.

“There were two one-year-old dogs at the property, a poodle-type dog named Lady and a husky named Lola.

“Due to concerns for their welfare they were immediately removed from the address and taken for veterinary examination.

“It’s disappointing that this case has only resulted in an admonishment as any responsible owner would have been able to see that the conditions within the property were far from suitable for any person, let alone an animal, to have to endure.”

Sentencing | admonition*. No ban.

Scottish SPCA News
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*An admonition is where an accused person found guilty of a crime is warned not to offend again. It is recorded as a conviction and appears on their criminal record. No other penalty is given.

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Niddrie, Edinburgh: Gwendoline Richardson

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CONVICTED (2020) | Gwen Richardson, born 10/01/1961, of Hay Drive, Niddrie, Edinburgh EH16 – failed to treat her elderly dog’s serious skin disease and cancerous lumps

Neglected dog Max
Max’s owner failed to take him to the vet for treatment despite his poor condition

Gwendoline Richardson was prosecuted for cruelty to her 14-year-old dog Max following a Scottish SPCA investigation.

She allowed the dog to develop a serious skin condition and growths over the course of five years without seeking veterinary treatment.

Richardson admitted the offence at under Section 19 (2) (a) and (b) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 but was admonished.

Neglected dog Max
Max was sadly put to sleep

Scottish SPCA chief inspector Paul Anderson said: “A member of the public contacted our animal helpline after becoming concerned about Max’s condition.

“We attended Richardson’s address and examined Max. He had extensive hair loss from ribs to tail plus several lumps on his body, the most prominent being a tumour on his spine.

“While we were there, Richardson told us she hadn’t taken Max to the vet for around five years.

“It was clear that Max’s chronic skin condition and growths needed urgent veterinary attention.

“We removed the dog from the premises and immediately took him to a vet.

“The examination revealed he had severe skin disease with associated hair loss and thickening of the skin.

“The lumps did not cause Max any discomfort when manipulated. He also had an infection in both ears which was most likely a flea infection with secondary yeast infection.

“Max was taken to one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres to receive the care and medication he needed.

“Sadly, on veterinary advice, Max had to be put to sleep due to a cancerous lump in his jaw.

“We’re disappointed Richardson did not receive a sentence in this case but we are pleased she was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to Max.

“We hope this makes her think about her ability to care for animals in the future.”

Sentencing: admonition (a type of punishment by which an accused person will be discharged after warning him/her that if the offense is committed again s/he would be punished with severity). No ban.

Edinburgh Evening News