A dog was found smelling of urine and with matted hair after being left in a filthy room likened to a 'cell' by the RSPCA. Three members of the family responsible have now been convicted under the Animal Welfare Act.
The RSPCA said the German Shepherd called Leo was kept in a bare 5ft by 6ft room at a flat in Covert Road, Oldham. Now, three people have faced a court and pleaded guilty to animal welfare offences.
Leo was kept in the room all day on his own, only being allowed out to eat and drink. He also developed an ear infection, the RSPCA said. After the dog was saved, it was left needing veterinary treatment, reports the MEN.
