A couple have been branded "disgraceful" for their shocking treatment of two dogs.
Chantelle Crossan, 24, and Liam McLachlan, 23, left the pets so poorly one puppy had the "worst body condition" vets could record. The pair later claimed they were "naive" when it came caring for the animals and blamed the "pressures of life".
They pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to causing the dogs unnecessary suffering at their home in Carmyle. The court was told how the pair mistreated crossbreed puppy Tyson and Staffordshire Bull Terrier Kenzo.
SSPCA inspectors visited on January 30, 2022 following a welfare complaint. It was noted that both Kenzo and Tyson were in a "poor condition."
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They were seen to have their "hips and spine visible" and Tyson's ribs were also apparent and his skin was poorly as well as hair loss to his face. Both dogs required immediate veterinary examination.
Three-year-old Kenzo was noted to have her spine and hips prominent but there were no injuries.
Five-month-old Tyson was noted to have "the worst body condition they could record."
Prosecutor Nicholas Konopate added: "His hips and thighs had very little muscle."
"It was suspected that it was chronic underfeeding and neglect by the owners.
"This had taken place for a period of three months to cause this kind of pigmentation."
The neglect and long term effects of the malnutrition could impact on Tyson in future.
Frances Taylor, defending Crossan, told the court: "She is a first offender and she deeply apologises but it was not a case of blatant disregard - it was a certain naivety on her part.
"She would have known about the condition but there was a change in food.
"She has two young children, things got on top of her at the time of the offence."
Bronwyn Moore, defending McLachlan, stated: "At the time they were struggling to manage things financially given their young age and very young children.
"This got too much for them and there was some naivety.
"He accepts full responsibility - it all got too much for them. He should have taken further steps to deal with the dogs."
Sheriff Kevin McCarron banned the pair from owning dogs for six years.
Crossan was ordered to do 80 hours of unpaid work while McLachlan has been made to do 120 hours as he has previous convictions.
The sheriff said: "I have read the background reports that this was a bit of an oversight and there were pressures of life.
"I don't find any of that an acceptable explanation for these two dogs being in that awful condition.
"The responsibility for that is entirely on yourselves. The fact you let these dogs get in that condition is disgraceful, frankly."
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