Aberdeenshire woman who neglected horses still allowed to keep pets
The SSPCA says the Louise Emslie's sentence is "disappointing"
An Aberdeenshire woman whose horse died due to neglect, has also admitted not providing the right care to several other animals.
Louise Emslie, from Skene, pleaded guilty to causing a two-year-old female grey Welsh pony named Jazzie, unnecessary suffering by failing to provide veterinary attention which caused a number of health issues.
A severe worm burden, emaciation and septicemia ultimately led to Jazzie’s death.
Emslie also admitted to neglecting seven horses at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
A Scottish SPCA Inspector reported: “We received concerns about the welfare of an emaciated pony in a field at Strawberry Field Road, Skene in Aberdeenshire.
“The caller stated the pony was very thin, looked in pain and had ongoing diarrhoea for several days.
“We attended that same day and entered the field to examine the pony named Jazzie.
“It was a relatively small field for the number of horses with minimal grazing.
“Jazzie’s back end and pink rug was very obviously covered in bright green diarrhoea which could be seen from a distance.
“We removed Jazzie’s rug to reveal her emaciated condition, every bony prominence was visibly evident.
“Jazzie had lice in her coat, looked uncomfortable, was in a hunched stance and moved slowly looking very weak.
“We immediately phoned a local vet to attend.
“Emslie was registered with this vet, but they had not seen or treated any of her horses since January 2023.
“Jazzie was quiet, alert and slowly responsive while being examined.
“The tail was matted with wet bright green diarrhoea, and she was stood in a tucked-up stance.
“There was no apparent fat or muscle coverage over the entire body. Live lice were easily found in hair coat.
“Jazzie sadly passed away the next day despite veterinary intervention.”
Emslie was given a 225-hour Community Payback Order to be completed within a year.
She was also disqualified from owning animals for 10 years except for the care of dogs.
The SSPCA added: “We are disappointed at the sentencing today.
“Jazzie suffered greatly from numerous veterinary problems that could have been prevented.
“The welfare and treatment of her should have resulted in a lifetime ban of ALL animals.”
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