Callous Scots dog owner left puppy 'screaming in pain' after failing to get help for broken leg

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A young puppy, who was badly injured after being hit by a car, was left 'screaming in pain' after his owner failed to get help for more than two hours.The 18-week-old German Shepherd cross, named Fatty, was found with an extremely swollen left front leg and other injuries to his feet which were caused by the vehicle strike.Officers from the Scottish SPCA visited the animal’s owner, Luke Kildare, at his Macduff home on February 1, 2020, after being called by a member of the public.They found the “very subdued and quiet” pup lying on the couch.

Despite the animal being in obvious pain, 40-year-old Kildare continued to touch his injured leg causing him to cry out.Kildare admitted failing to seek veterinary attention for his pet at Banff Sheriff Court on Tuesday and was handed a £750 fine.

Due to him currently being in prison and unable to pay the fine, he was ordered to serve the alternative of 28 days in prison.Scottish SPCA inspector Fiona Mckenzie said: “Fatty should have been seen by a vet immediately after the incident.

Kildare’s failure to seek veterinary treatment for Fatty undoubtedly caused this young puppy immense suffering.“Although we’re glad that Kildare has received a fine, we would have liked him to receive a ban on keeping animals due to the disregard he showed for Fatty’s well-being in this case.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed of the top crime and courts headlines?We share live crime news and exclusive court stories as well as features and columns on historical cases, keeping our readers informed and updated across the country.“We hope he seriously reconsiders his ability to