Carys Scott neglects dog leading to euthanasia after severe mistreatment

Carys Scott, 31, from Birkenhead, was charged with causing unnecessary suffering to her dog, Marlow, who was found in dire condition on March 23, 2024. The dog weighed only 17.4kg when he should have been approximately 40kg, leaving veterinary staff unable to identify his breed due to his extreme neglect. Upon examination, Marlow presented a body condition score of one out of nine, pressure sores, inflamed ears from cropping, and signs of neurological damage. Scott claimed she had taken in Marlow after he had been returned to her home in February following a previous rehoming due to aggressive behavior. She attributed his poor health to a lack of financial resources and fear of the ban on XL Bully dogs, stating that she did not seek veterinary assistance even as Marlow's condition deteriorated. Despite claims of caring for him, veterinarians found that Marlow struggled with basic functions like walking and drinking, necessitating emergency treatment. Sadly, he was euthanized just four days later, with a post-mortem revealing no underlying gastrointestinal illnesses that could explain his condition. The RSPCA has expressed the severity of Marlow's suffering, categorizing the neglect as one of the worst cases they had encountered. Scott’s situation is representative of larger issues surrounding pet ownership and the responsibilities that come with it, raising questions about animal welfare laws and the implications of breed-specific legislation.