A MUM and daughter neglected their dog so badly an RSPCA inspector thought it was dead.
Christine and Clare Hawkins’ emaciated pet Honey was motionless on the floor at their home.
Every bone in its body was clearly visible.
Inspector Patrick Bailey said he had not seen an animal in a worse state in his ten years in the job.
He found the animal lying motionless on the floor when he was called to the family’s home on October 10 last year.
The 19-year-old dog was rushed to the vets but had to be put down.
Prosecuting Matthew Knight said records showed Honey had not been taken to the vets since 2007.
He said: “It was obvious this dog needed help.”
Hawkins, 62, and her daughter, 27, of Poole, Dorset, admitted causing unnecessary suffering.
They were banned from owning animals by Poole magistrates and ordered to pay £300 costs and a £90 victim surcharge.
Christine Hawkins was also ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid community work while Clare Hawkins was ordered to complete 60 hours.
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