Two sisters have been ordered to stand trial accused of neglecting a dog for a month, leaving it emaciated and dehydrated, then dumping it in a wheelie bin to die.
Norma Stott, 71, and younger sister Heather Stott, 58, are accused of neglecting the pointer crossbreed named Dougal between March 19 and April 15 this year.
They are said to have failed to provide it with “appropriate and adequate nutrition”, causing it to become emaciated and failed to provide water for Dougal, causing him to become dehydrated.
The sisters are also said to have failed to provide adequate care and treatment for Dougal, causing him to suffer emaciation, dehydration and dental disease.
Then, on April 14 or 15, the pair are said to have abandoned Dougal in an industrial waste bin in Dundonald Street without access to nutrition and water and with no means of escape.
The animal was found dying the following day by someone emptying rubbish in to the bin, prompting them to call the Scottish SPCA.
They launched an investigation and released photos of Dougal, who had to be put to sleep by vets due to his condition.
The sisters, both of Court Street, pleaded not guilty to charges of causing an animal unnecessary suffering and of abandoning an animal in circumstances likely to cause unnecessary suffering.
Sheriff George Way continued the case to a trial date later this month
