CONVICTED (2020) | Lesley Cameron (aka Lesley Grimshaw), born 1 April 1960 of Dundas Gardens, Whitby YO21 1HD and Alexander Cameron, born 8 October 1988 of Greens Yard, Church Street, Whitby YO22 4AY – left their pet dog suffering in pain with a foul-smelling infection
Lesley Cameron and her son Alexander Cameron pleaded guilty to offences related to causing unnecessary suffering to their pet dog, Tigerlilly The Akita was suffering from a painful uterus infection but her owners failed to take her to the vet for treatment.
The court heard that an RSPCA inspector visited the pair’s home on November 28, 2019, after concerns were raised that the dog had missed her last three vet appointments.
Upon arrival, the RSPCA, along with North Yorkshire Police, found Tigerlily in a sorry state and suffering from pyometra.
RSPCA inspector Claire Little said: “I’ve met Tigerlily many times over many years and she’s a very friendly dog who has always come to the door to meet me.
“Upon entering the room where Tigerlily was lying on the floor, there was a noticeable and unpleasant smell, and she didn’t get up which worried me.
“I encouraged her to stand up so I could check her over, which she did, and she had lost weight from my last visit.
“Immediately I could see that the fur around her back end was wet and dirty.
“As she stood up I could smell the unpleasant smell more strongly and upon closer examination, I saw a greeny milky coloured discharge from her body
“The fur around there was soaked and appeared sticky when touched and her fur was matted.”
She added: “Ms Cameron allowed me to take Tigerlily to the vets for examination and she was taken into possession by police on vet advice and placed in RSPCA care pending the outcome of my investigation.
“Tigerlily is doing really well with a foster family at the moment I am really happy that we’ll now be able to find a permanent home for her, where her needs will always be met.”
In addition to the disqualification, a deprivation order was placed on Tigerlily whose care will now pass to the RSPCA.
Sentencing:
Alexander Cameron – 12-month community order with 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days; 140 hours of unpaid work; total of £290 in costs and charges.
Lesley Cameron 12-month community order with 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days; £290 in costs and charges.
Both were banned from keeping animals for 10 years.
These two left their pet dog to suffer and I expect that their excuse was that they couldn’t afford the vets bills. THEN DON’T KEEP THE ANIMAL! GIVE HER UP! which of course they didn’t and it seems that they were unable to take responsibility for the dog’s welfare so the dog had to be forcibly removed from them! So have they any understanding now of what they did. I DOUBT IT!