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Pembrokeshire woman banned from keeping animals after dog found with shocking untreated facial wound

Dog found with infected wound and “skin hanging off”

The RSPCA said officers were called to a property in Milford Haven on 5 April last year after Dyfed‑Powys Police reported concerns about a dog in distress. When they arrived, the charity said they found Andy, a black labrador, with a large piece of skin hanging from an infected wound on the side of his mouth.

The charity said the injury may have been caused by a burst abscess and that Andy was also underweight when he was examined by vets.

Pictures of Andy’s injuries are too graphic to publish, but the RSPCA said the wound had a “strong smell of infection” and required urgent veterinary treatment.

Owner admits failing to meet dog’s needs

Andy’s owner, Candice Mottram, 32, from Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to failing to meet the needs of her dog under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. She was sentenced at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on 15 January.

As well as the 10‑year ban, Mottram received an 18‑week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months. She must complete 25 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days and agreed to wear an alcohol tag for 120 days. The court also ordered her to pay £400 in costs and a £154 victim surcharge.

“A huge flap of skin hanging from his face”

RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Paula Milton said the condition Andy was found in was deeply concerning.

“Andy had a huge flap of skin hanging from the left side of his face. There was a very strong smell of infection and where the skin had come off his mouth was bright red.”

The RSPCA said Mottram told officers the dog had last seen a vet two weeks earlier, but checks later revealed Andy had not been examined since 2021.

A vet who assessed him said Andy was in poor body condition, scoring two to three out of nine, with his ribs and pelvic bones visible.

Surgery and recovery

Andy underwent surgery to remove the damaged skin and treat the wound. He was then taken into RSPCA care, where he has since put on weight and recovered well.

RSPCA Inspector Keith Hogben, who investigated the case, said the dog’s condition was avoidable.

“It was a shock to see how bad Andy’s facial wound was. The wound was obvious and the defendant had plenty of time to get the poor dog to a vets.”

He said Andy has been doing well in foster care and is expected to be ready for rehoming soon.

“Inexcusable and shocking”

The district judge who sentenced Mottram said her behaviour was “inexcusable and shocking”, noting that she had failed to seek help for an injury that caused prolonged suffering.

Andy is now recovering in a foster home, with the RSPCA saying he has healed well and is “a lovely dog” who deserves a fresh start.

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Andy the labrador lying in his basket after treatment for a facial injury.

Haverfordwest man banned for seven years after RSPCA rescues “extremely thin” rottweilers

Dogs found “extremely thin”

Llanelli Magistrates Court heard how Shaun Robert Ferguson, 44, of Camrose, Haverfordwest, allowed his dogs Prince and Trixie to become dangerously underweight while he was living in Plymouth. Police seized the animals after concerns were raised about their condition.

A vet who examined the pair described them as “extremely thin,” with both showing signs of long‑term starvation lasting at least three to four months. Prince, the larger of the two, weighed just 27.7kg, while Trixie weighed 26kg. Both had a body condition score of 1 – the lowest possible rating.

The court was told that Prince had been eating plastic and other foreign objects in a desperate attempt to survive, while Trixie had not passed any faeces for 12 hours after being taken into care, suggesting she had not eaten for a long period.

Sentence handed down

Ferguson was found guilty in his absence of two animal welfare offences. Alongside the seven‑year ban on keeping animals – which he cannot appeal for five years – he was handed a 24‑month community order, ordered to complete 25 rehabilitation activity days, fined £300, and told to pay £1,000 in costs.

RSPCA response

RSPCA Inspector Miranda Albinson, who led the investigation, said:

“There is never an excuse to neglect or mistreat animals. Owners have a duty and responsibility to ensure the needs of their animals are met, this includes making sure they have a suitable diet and appropriate treatment and care.”

Both dogs have since been signed over to the RSPCA and are being prepared for rehoming.

Local impact

The case has shocked many in Pembrokeshire, where Ferguson is from. The RSPCA says it hopes the sentence will serve as a reminder that animal neglect will not be tolerated, and that those responsible will face prosecution.

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Two rottweilers, Prince and Trixie, pictured together after being rescued by the RSPCA.

Carmarthenshire man sentenced after collie left with untreated amputation injuries

Dyfrig John Davies, 64, of St Clears, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday 19 September, where he pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act.

The court heard that Davies failed to protect the needs of a black and white female collie, named Floss, by not ensuring she received proper and timely veterinary treatment for her injuries.

He was sentenced to an 18‑week custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay a £154 victim surcharge and £400 in costs. The court also asked him to consider making a personal donation towards the RSPCA to help cover the costs of Floss’s treatment.

‘Bones exposed’

The case came to light on 12 January this year when RSPCA Deputy Chief Inspector Gemma Cooper attended a farm following reports of a dog with visible bone injuries.

She found Floss lying on blankets in a garage, with her back left foot “sloughed off” and bones exposed. The bone in her front left elbow was also visible, and she had multiple puncture wounds to her other legs.

“She was extremely subdued and made no attempt to move,” DCI Cooper said.

It was reported that Floss had been missing for a couple of weeks after a dog fight and had only returned the day before.

Vet assessment

A vet who examined Floss described her injuries as “obvious traumatic injuries including traumatic amputation of the left hind paw,” with exposed bone in her forelimb and further puncture wounds.

Floss was underweight, with significant muscle wastage, but was otherwise stable and alert. She was admitted for immediate treatment and stabilisation.

Collie Floss, who recovered after surgery and has been rehomed
(Image: RSPCA)

Recovery and new home

Following surgery and treatment costing around £6,000, Floss made a remarkable recovery. She was later signed over to the Dogs Trust, where she has since been rehomed.

In mitigation, the court heard that Davies was remorseful. He had arranged for a gamekeeper to shoot Floss but was let down, and accepted he should have taken her to a vet. The court was told this was a one‑off incident and that he had “learned from it.”

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Collie Floss, who recovered after surgery and has been rehomed

Suspended sentence for Swansea pair for neglect of their dog

27-year-old Aaron Francis and 25-year-old Charlie Sabrina Nakita Smith, both of Nicander Parade, Mayhill, pleaded guilty to an Animal Welfare Act offence and were sentenced at Swansea Magistrates Court on Thursday 21 August.

The court heard that Bear, a one-year-old Tibetan Mastiff was found to have untreated ailments, and Francis and Smith had failed to investigate or address signs of ill health, including a severely matted coat, cherry eye condition and hip dysplasia.

In mitigation it was heard that the defendants were naive, had no understanding of the breed – including the size or specific needs – and did not notice the deformity of his hips. It was also heard that Francis has an injury impacting on everyday life.

At sentencing they both were handed 12 weeks in custody, which was suspended for 12 months – and also 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days. In addition to the five year ban on keeping animals, they were ordered to each pay £400 and a victim surcharge of £154.

In a written statement provided to the court, it was heard that Bear was first seen by Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Ellie West on 14 December last year. As Bear came over to her, she placed her hand on his head and could “instantly feel a large matted area on the top of his head – it appeared quite firm and I was able to move his whole head and forehead in one motion with the matts.”

She added: “He smelt of a strong wet dog smell and appeared dirty. He lifted his head to look up to me and I was totally shocked to then see both of his eye areas with large areas of red fleshy masses that covered where his eyeballs would be.

This appeared to be what I know as cherry eye from previous dealings with dogs with this type of condition, but I had never seen a dog’s eyes look so full of masses.

“I was very shocked and concerned and taken aback at the sight I was looking at. There was a distinctive smell like a mixture of cheese and fish that was coming from his eye area and areas underneath his eyes that appeared wet.”

Bear was taken to a vet and then officially signed over to the RSPCA. He was given medications and he was de-matted carefully with clippers. He was signed over and placed into another charity’s care however, sadly it was later discovered he had severe hip dysplasia and was put to sleep.

Following sentencing, RSPCA Deputy Chief Inspector Gemma Cooper, said:

“We are saddened that Bear was found with these untreated conditions. We would like to remind pet owners to please seek help if they are struggling.

“Don’t bury your head in the sand and leave conditions untreated and for them to become worse. There is help out there, and we urge you to seek this before it’s too late.”

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