Aberdeen man jailed for cruelty to his dogs
The animals were found in squalid conditions in a filthy flat
Last updated 31st Oct 2025
The Scottish SPCA's welcoming a six-month jail sentence for an Aberdeen man who forced his dogs to live in a flat covered with their own faeces.
Six-year-old American bulldog, Diesel and bull type dog, Gucci, who was nine months' old, were rescued from their dreadful suffering at the hands of Kalith Cameron in May last year.
Cameron was also disqualified from owning, holding, keeping, or looking after any animal for a period of three years.
He failed to provide timely veterinary treatment for an infected ear, resulting in an open wound. He also failed to provide an adequate nutritional diet, leaving Diesel in poor body condition.
Cameron also failed to provide a comfortable and clean environment for Diesel and a nine-month-old Bull type dog, Gucci. Both dogs were confined to a flat without enough space to exhibit normal behaviours. Their nails were overgrown, and the property was soiled with faeces and urine over a period of more than two weeks.
SSPCA inspector Alexandra Campbell says : “The floor of the hallway was almost entirely covered in faeces. Upon entering the living room, more faeces and urine were present. The sofas were damaged and all the furniture appeared to have been soiled by the dogs.”
Gucci was taken to the Scottish SPCA’s Aberdeen Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre. Diesel was initially released to the care of a co-owner, on the condition that he was brought for urgent veterinary treatment the following morning.
On examination, Diesel was found to have a body condition score of just 2/9, meaning he had no discernible body fat and his spine, ribs and other bony prominences were highly visible. A vet confirmed he had been in pain from his ear wound for around two weeks, and his poor body condition indicated a lack of nutrition for an even longer period.
Ms Campbell adds : “I was disgusted at the conditions within the property and the lack of suitable provisions made for the dogs, particularly as the owner had previously been advised that these conditions were unacceptable. Returning a dog with an open wound to such an unsanitary environment only exacerbated his suffering.”
The SSPCA is calling for a national animal offenders register to be built into existing intelligence systems to support monitoring of individuals convicted of animal cruelty — particularly those banned from owning animals — and flag repeat offenders. The charity continues to urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected cruelty.
If anyone is concerned about an animal’s welfare, they are encouraged to call the charity’s confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.