A 56-year-old man from Ross-shire has admitted to keeping a Lurcher-type dog in unsanitary and unhygienic surroundings.
Edward Stewart, of Tarradale Gardens, Muir of Ord, appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court and pleaded guilty to failing to protect the dog from unnecessary injury and suffering.
The charge stated that the conditions existed between October 17 last year and January 10 this year.
Sheriff David Mackie deferred Stewart's sentence until November 27 for a social work background report.
Author's summary: Man pleads guilty to animal neglect.