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The dog, named Duggy, was put down in December 2023 after a concerned relative took him to the vets.

He was described as being in a barely conscious, collapsed state with low blood pressure.

Duggy was also hypothermic and RSPCA inspector Emily Astillberry later said he was “one of the thinnest dogs” she had ever seen, with his ribs and pelvic bones clearly showing.

The vet ultimately decided there was nothing that could be done to save him.

Duggy had to be put downDuggy was put down in December 2023 (Image: RSPCA) The RSPCA launched an investigation which led them to Kelly Utting, 37, and Daniel Kilty, 42, of Magnolia Court, Lowestoft.

They failed to attend Great Yarmouth Magistrates’ Court on February 21 and, in their absence, were sentenced after being found guilty of failing to ensure that the needs of the miniature dachshund were met.

An expert vet who examined all the evidence in the case concluded in their report that: “Duggy suffered as a consequence of his emaciated bodily condition.

“Suffering will have been experienced by this animal via mechanisms of weakness, fatigue, general malaise, exercise intolerance and eventual collapse.

“In my opinion the needs of Duggy have not been met to the extent required by good practice due to the persons responsible for the welfare of this animal failing to seek prompt veterinary advice regarding his sub-optimal bodily condition, thereby failing to protect him from suffering.”

Utting and Kilty were each banned from owning any animals for 10 years, fined £1,100 and ordered to pay £1,081 in costs and a victim surcharge of £440.

The disqualification order means any animals remaining at the address will have to be rehomed, signed over to the RSPCA or seized by the police.

Speaking after the case, Ms Astillbery added: “When I started the investigation I was sent photos and a video of poor Duggy and he was one of the thinnest dogs that I have ever seen.

“Every rib and vertebra is clearly prominent and his hips and pelvic bones are protruding beneath his skin.

“It was heartbreaking to see a dog in such an emaciated condition and this weight loss would not have occurred overnight.”





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