A guy from West Lothian has actually been condemned leaving “big inflamed swellings” on his dog’s head in a “violent attack”.
Mark McGregor, 34, of Langside Drive, Polbeth, was prohibited from owning animals for 10 years after confessing to striking his dog at Livingston Constable Court.
A witness called the Scottish SPCA on March 5, 2021, reporting that McGregor was strongly striking his dog, called Murdo, in the back garden.
” The details surrounding the attack performed on his dog was really graphic and of a major nature,” stated Scottish SPCA inspector, Fiona Thorburn.
The caller was worried that Murdo, a seven-month old male, tan and white Staffordshire bull terrier cross, had actually been beaten formerly– as he had actually been found with inflamed swellings on his head.
” When we participated in, it was right away obvious that Murdo had an obvious swelling on his head,” inspector Thorburn stated.
” He approached me wagging his tail and leaping up in a friendly way however when McGregor approached him, he appeared terrified. He cringed and urinated on the flooring.”.
She recommended McGregor of her issues for Murdo’s well-being which veterinary attention should be looked for.
The dog was then gotten rid of under area 32 of the Animal Health and Well-being (Scotland) Act 2006 to be considered a veterinary assessment.
” The veterinary assessment exposed damage constant with the distressing injury reported to us by the witnesses, leaving Murdo with a big swelling on his head.”.
McGregor has actually been handed a ten-year restriction on owning, keeping and dealing with animals, along with a 108-day limitation of liberty order.
” Thanks to the care of our centre, Murdo has actually made a good healing and has actually considering that discovered a caring house,” inspector Thorburn stated.
” We are happy that McGregor has actually gotten a restriction provided the intensity of the pounding that Murdo sustained.
” If anybody is worried about an animal, they can call our private animal helpline on 03000 999 999.“.
