A MAN who neglected his dog has been banned from keeping animals for life and fined £365.
Nicholas Cruikshank, 22, then residing at Murrayburn Gardens, Edinburgh, was convicted of causing his whippet crossbreed, Mia, unnecessary suffering atEdinburgh Sheriff Courton Thursday (27 October) by failing to seek veterinary treatment for her skin condition and provide an adequate diet.
Scottish SPCA Inspector Jenni Sturgeon said, “We are delighted that Cruickshank has received a life ban on keeping animals as he is clearly unfit to provide any animal with the care and attention it needs.
“Mia was very thin and suffering from a painful skin condition which had been left untreated when we found her.
“Thankfully, she was signed over to our care and has since been found a loving new home.”
