CONVICTED (2020) | Kristopher Robert Flynn, born 05/10/1991, of Parbrook Road, Huyton, Liverpool L36 3XE – left two dogs to starve in their own filth Kris Flynn left his pet dogs Skye (top) and Pepper to starve in foul conditions. Luckily they were rescued in time following police intervention. Kris Flynn, who retains links to Fazakerley in north Liverpool, was banned from keeping animals for 10 years after his two emaciated pet dogs were found living in their own urine and faeces. The two dogs – Pepper and Skye – were found by Merseyside Police when they entered Flynn’s home in Parbrook Road on an unrelated matter on December 5, 2019. The court heard how the pets were in an emaciated condition with their bones protruding from their bodies. Sickened officers also discovered the dogs were living in their own urine and faeces in the kitchen of the squalid house. The property contained rubbish, dirty clothes, dirty dishes and rotten food. It also smelt strongly of urine and faeces. A police officer seized the dogs and took them to a nearby veterinary surgery. The RSPCA were also alerted. RSPCA Inspector Kathryn Kellegher was sent to collect Pepper and Skye to take them for treatment at the charity’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital and an investigation was launched. Lurcher Pepper’s body condition was scored at 2 (with 1 the lowest and 7 the normal weight), and weighed just 7kg. Mastiff Skye had a body condition score of just 1 and her initial weight was 13.6kg. After a few weeks in RSPCA care, both dogs had increased their body weight to more normal levels. Kathryn said: “The poor dogs were extremely thin and their bones were clearly visible through their skin. “They smelt strongly of urine and their coats were stained on the bottom as they had lived in their own urine and faeces. “Skye was so weak she didn’t have much energy to walk. But within a few weeks of being fed a proper diet they were soon getting back to health and their coats looked better as the photographs of them a few weeks later show. “Once they were in full health they were put up for adoption and I am delighted to say they have been rehomed.” Father-of-one Flynn pleaded guilty to failing to meet the needs of his dogs by providing them with a safe environment and appropriate diet. Sentencing: ordered to pay a total of £852. Banned from keeping animals for 10 years. Liverpool Echo Additional information Alternative addresses for Flynn are Drake Place, Fazakerley, Liverpool L10 7LU and Ladysmith Road, Fazakerley, Liverpool L10 9LU.