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A South Shields man has been fined and instructed he should not personal an animal for 5 years after he did not get veterinary therapy for his pet canine.
Paul Georgeson, of Devonshire Street, pleaded responsible at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court to inflicting pointless struggling to his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Zeus.
It was heard in court docket that the 41-year-old did not get therapy for Zeus’ pores and skin situation and irritation of the ear, in addition to investigating his weight-loss or offering parasitic management.
The court docket heard that in August 2023, RSCPA Inspector Helen Nedley visited Georgeson’s property following considerations of animal welfare.
A witness assertion supplied by Helen said: “Mr Georgeson opened the again door to the property and let the canine, Zeus, into the again yard.
“The canine was in poor physique situation and was slim behind the ribs. The canine was soiled and coated with reside fleas and scabs … (he) had misshapen ears and one seemed to be thickened.
“The canine had lengthy claws, and was repeatedly scratching himself.”
Another witness assertion, from the vet who assessed Zeus, after he was taken in RSPCA care, said that the 13-year-old canine had a “extreme flea infestation” and was “continually shaking/scratching.”
She additionally commented that Zeus’ pores and skin was “thickened and scabby and sore”.
As a end result, the vet handled Zeus for fleas and worms, in addition to giving him anti-inflammatories to assist together with his itchy pores and skin.
In mitigation, it was heard that Georgeson was overrun with animals and was struggling to manage on the time of the RSPCA go to.
Magistrates additionally heard that he not had any animals and was remorseful for Zeus’ situation.
On March 14, Georgeson was handed a five-year disqualification order on conserving all animals and was fined £120.
He was additionally ordered to pay prices of £858.
