CONVICTED (2022) | Jennifer A Gray, born 4 February 1980, of 14 Upperboat Road, Inverurie AB51 3WF – allowed her pet dog to become emaciated, with an open leg wound and bleeding lesions across his body. Neighbours intervened after Jenny Gray starved and neglected her pet dog, Scooby, who is shown after his recovery in the care of the SSPCA. The neglect inflicted on springer spaniel Scooby also saw him suffer severe dental disease and a matted coat thick with grease and dirt. It was determined that his owner, Jenny Gray, had caused the animal unnecessary suffering over two months. Gray pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to provide appropriate care and nutrition to Scooby and of neglecting to seek veterinary advice on his injuries between September 11 2020 and November 11 2020. The court hear that Gray’s neighbours had become concerned about the condition of the dog and had taken him in before alerting the SSPCA. Inspectors found that the dog had suffered unnecessarily due to being emaciated and having lesions across his body, no fat over his legs, spine or hips and loss of muscle over his head. Inspectors also discovered an open wound on Scooby’s leg, gum recession, sunken eyes and his coat was thick with grease and dirt. The neglect was assessed as having lasted around two months. Gray’s lawyer told the court his client had acquired the dog as a puppy but that as he had got older [he] “seemed to prefer to be outside” adding that he also seemed “to have a failing appetite”. He added: “Whilst her attention was elsewhere, the dog ended up much further down the queue until some neighbours took it in before reporting it to SSPCA. “She is horrified about the information that has been relayed concerning the dog’s condition – it was a cherished animal. “Thankfully there have been no similar incidents and she has decided not to have any further animals as pets.” Sentencing: community payback order with 12 months of supervision. Five-year disqualification order (expires March 2027). Press & Journal