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Warning: this article contains graphic images. The dog was found with a hugely inflamed and ulcerated mass on her lip and was put to sleep due to the extent of her injuries.

Inspector says: "There was no way to fix the amount of pain she was in."

Michael Nisbet, 32, who's from Stenhousemuir and Rebecca Ward, 25, of Menstrie, were found guilty of failing to provide an adequately nutritional diet for their dog, Zeg.

The charity made the plea asking people only to report sick or injured animals.

There have been reports of swans and other animals being targeted by children and teenagers at the Lanthorn Pond in Dedridge, Livingston.

An Amazon wish list has been set up where animal lovers can order direct to the SSPCA base in Hamilton.

Blankets can be purchased from Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre's Amazon wish list or via any other online retailer offering direct delivery to the centre.

Yvonne Williams' three-year-old mastiff cross had to be put down after vets found it had endured months of unnecessary suffering.

Yvonne Williams, 50, has been banned from owning animals until 2027 after her three-year-old Mastiff cross Aria had to be put to sleep after the 'worst infection' a vet had ever seen

50-year-old Yvonne Williams was banned from owning animals for five years following the investigation. She pled guilty to failing to provide veterinary treatment for her three-year-old, mastiff cross, Aria and failing to protect her two cats, Ginger and Bandit.

The rescue mission had a happy ending as the feline was successfully brought down to safety.