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GARY STEVENS FROM PETERHEAD SENTENCED FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN ABERDEENSHIRE

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Gary Stevens, born on July 13, 1966, and residing at Hallmoss Farm near Peterhead with the postcode AB42 3BP, was convicted and sentenced for severe animal cruelty involving a Shetland pony and a donk.... Scroll down for more information.


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    GARY STEVENS FROM PETERHEAD SENTENCED FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN ABERDEENSHIRE

    Gary Stevens, born on July 13, 1966, and residing at Hallmoss Farm near Peterhead with the postcode AB42 3BP, was convicted and sentenced for severe animal cruelty involving a Shetland pony and a donkey. The case drew significant attention after authorities uncovered the extent of neglect on his property, leading to the removal of a total of 45 animals, including horses, pigs, sheep, lambs, cats, dogs, and terrapins, by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA).

    Stevens faced eight criminal charges under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, of which he pleaded guilty to three. The charges stemmed from a series of inspections carried out by Aberdeenshire Council’s Animal Health and Welfare Service in August 2018, following public concerns about the conditions on his farm. The inspections revealed a dire situation, with animals suffering from neglect, poor health, and inadequate veterinary care. The veterinary assessments confirmed that the animals were kept in shocking conditions, prompting the authorities to take immediate action.

    As part of the intervention, a pig was euthanized to alleviate its suffering, while the remaining animals were transported to facilities where they could receive proper treatment and care. The council subsequently sought and obtained a disposal order from Peterhead Sheriff Court in February 2019, which authorized the sale of the animals to prevent further suffering. Senior council animal health and welfare inspector Pauline Anderson expressed her relief at the sentencing, emphasizing the distress caused to the animals and the risk of disease transmission due to the unsanitary conditions. She acknowledged the support from Police Scotland and the Animal and Plant Health Agency in facilitating the removal of the animals.

    Particularly disturbing was the case involving the Shetland pony and donkey, which had been the subject of a visit by the Scottish SPCA in June 2018 after concerns were raised through their animal helpline. The veterinarian present during that visit described the condition of the Shetland pony as the most extreme he had encountered in his 34 years of practice. The pony’s front feet were so badly deformed that they were deemed incurable, and her overall poor body condition was attributed to pain and stress. Sadly, the pony was euthanized due to her suffering.

    Inspector Fiona McKenzie, who has served as a Scottish SPCA inspector for 12 years, remarked that this was one of the worst cases she had ever dealt with, highlighting the blatant disregard for animal welfare. Despite efforts to work constructively with Stevens and his family, including issuing statutory care notices aimed at improving the animals’ conditions, the family was uncooperative and attempted to conceal the animals under the pretense that they had been rehomed. This obstruction led to a formal report to the procurator fiscal, resulting in the seizure of over 45 animals, including horses, pigs, sheep, lambs, cats, dogs, and terrapins.

    In collaboration with Aberdeenshire Council’s Animal Health and Welfare team, the Scottish SPCA pursued legal action, which culminated in a court hearing. The sheriff imposed the maximum available sentence, which included 18 months in prison, though this was reduced to 14 months due to Stevens’ guilty plea. Additionally, Stevens received a lifetime ban on keeping any animals, a measure intended to prevent future cruelty.

    This case underscores the importance of animal welfare enforcement and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglect and cruelty. Authorities hope that the severity of the sentence will act as a deterrent to others who might consider mistreating animals in the future.

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