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Fahad Tariq

Glasgow man banned from keeping animals as seven Guinea pigs in his care die

A man has been slapped with a two-year ban on owning or keeping animals after eight guinea pigs were found having been abandoned for days.

Robert Stewart Dyer Sheppard, who previously lived in Drumchapel, admitted failing to provide food and water for the animals as seven of them were found dead.

The deceased pets were discovered by the Scottish SPCA at the 45-year-old's home in April last year. A surviving female, named Ollie, was emaciated.

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