Motherwell woman receives two-year ban following Scottish SPCA investigation

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A woman from Motherwell has been handed a two-year ban on keeping all animals following a Scottish SPCA investigation. Elisha Walker pleaded guilty to failing to provide adequate food and water for two cats at her home in Merry Street between May 16 and May 19, 2021.Walker also admitted failing to get veterinary treatment or advice for the cats which were suffering from health conditions including dehydration and weight loss.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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They had access to food but had run out of water.“The property was in substandard condition and somewhat cluttered. The litter trays needed to be cleaned and there was a bin in the bathroom shut away from the cats which smelled foul due to festering meat in the bottom of it.“Provisions were made for the cats, the property was