A man has been banned from keeping animals for three years after three dogs were found suffering in appalling conditions in Moray. Graham Elrick of Nelson Terrace, in Keith, pled guilty to failing to provide adequate nutrition, clean water and a sanitary environment for a lurcher called Lady, and two white shih tzus named Scooby and Scrappy, at Elgin Sheriff Court on October 13.
The 66-year-old was banned from keeping animals for three years and fined £470 following a Scottish SPCA investigation. A concerned member of the public had reported the conditions of the three dogs found living at the property. Officers visited the home on September 29, 2021, and found the three pups inside.
The two shih tzus were severely matted and unable to see. Their eyes had formed discharge, causing hard crusts to dry on their matted fur, pulling at their skin and leaving them both in pain.
