One dog needed to have its eye removed.
A couple whose six dogs and pet bearded dragon lizard were found neglected and living in squalid conditions have been handed suspended jail terms and banned from keeping dogs for five years.
The RSPCA then became involved Forest of Dean District Council obtained a warrant to get access to the couple's property on 9 February. "Another three dogs had otitis in both ears while the remainder were suffering from long-term skin inflammations causing them animal’s pain, itching and overall long-term suffering."
“When the cage was opened the lizard did not move or react. The lizard was seized and ultimately taken to a reptile sanctuary.” She added: “Both of them have mental health difficulties and were living themselves among these poor living conditions.
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