William Scott, 61, discovered himself within the dock following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA.
A person who saved his pets in a grimy and fly-infested property has been banned from proudly owning ferrets and snakes for 5 years.
William Scott, 61, discovered himself within the dock following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA.
The animal welfare charity mentioned it was alerted to the rotten situations at Scott’s home in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, in August 2022.
An environmental well being officer reported a “sturdy disagreeable odor” emanating from the property and a “giant build-up of flies” across the door of the home.
A hutch in a communal backyard was discovered to be in shabby situation, with the officer reporting {that a} ferret inside was “shaking”.
The Scottish SPCA attended the identical day and located the pet in “poor physique situation”.
An inspector from the charity mentioned: “Two water bottles had been current however each had been empty. A meals bowl with old, congealed, soggy meals was current, however was clearly not match for consumption.”
The ferret was instantly taken to a vet and was discovered to be emaciated and very dehydrated.
The animal remained in veterinary take care of 48 hours, the place it obtained fluids and rehydration remedy, earlier than being moved right into a Scottish SPCA centre to get well.
The situations inside Scott’s home had been additionally a trigger for “fast concern”.
The Scottish SPCA inspector mentioned: “There was a major build-up of garbage, home items, and grime and dirt all through.
“There was an apparent sturdy disagreeable odor, and flies swarmed all through the property.”
Four polecat-type ferrets had been recovered from the lounge together with a feminine dwarf Hog Island boa constrictor-type snake.
The inspector mentioned: “There was a variety of shedded pores and skin, and a major quantity of faeces and urine.
“There was no water current and the snake herself appeared torpid and lean in physique situation.”
The snake obtained a course of antibiotics and was transported to a Scottish SPCA centre for additional care.
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At Hamilton Sheriff Court final month, Scott was convicted of inflicting his pets pointless struggling by failing to offer a suitably protected and clear atmosphere for them to dwell.
As properly as being banned from protecting ferrets and snakes for 5 years, he was additionally fined £400 and ordered to pay a £20 sufferer surcharge.
