A MAN has been found guilty of selling sick puppies without a licence and keeping adult dogs in conditions that caused them suffering.

Christopher Gorman, 54, of Killearn Crescent, Plains, appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court after an SPCA investigation found he had 45 animals in his care, all suffering with health problems.

An undercover inspector told how the outside yard was covered in faeces and the dogs didn't have any bedding.

He added: “It’s clear from his disregard that his priority was money making – not the welfare of the dogs in his care.

"Upon inspection, the dogs were seen to be roaming around together and there was no separation for breed, age, sex and size.

“The conditions were not appropriate for the number of dogs being kept and bred, and posed serious hygiene concerns, specifically the ability to disinfect and prevent the spread of infection and disease.

“Gorman has clearly shown he has no remorse for what he’s done."

Gorman was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering, trading without a licence, exposing dogs to unsatisfactory conditions and failure to provide the necessary nutrition.

He was today given a six month curfew between 7pm and 7am, a 10 year ban from owning animals and was fined £500 for trading puppies without a licence.