CONVICTED (2018) | Andrew Pearson, born 12/09/1968, of Wheldons, Trevollard Lane, Trematon, Saltash PL12 4RX – left emaciated dogs outside in squalid conditions with no food or water. Five emaciated dogs belonging to father-of-five Andrew Pearson, owner of a tree surgeon business named Professional Monkey,  were found alongside five others who were all living outside in grim conditions without food or water at a smallholding in Saltash. Pearson was convicted of failing to explore the cause of the dogs’ poor body condition and for failing to ensure they were kept in a suitable environment. Investigating RSPCA inspector Claire Ryder said: “Animal owners have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to ensure their needs are meet. This includes providing an appropriate environment, a suitable diet, the ability to exhibit normal behaviour patterns, a need to be housed with or without other animals and protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease.” Sentencing: 18 weeks’ custody, suspended for 19 months. 200 hours of unpaid work. Total of £415 costs and charges. Banned from keeping animals for life. Plymouth Live