NATALIE MCLEAN FROM DALEKITH FACES JUSTICE FOR CRUELTY TO DOG IN LIVINGSTONE

Natalie Mclean, a resident of Dalkeith, has been held accountable for her role in the severe neglect and starvation of a female terrier named Indi, which ultimately led to the dog’s euthanasia. Born on July 1, 1991, and residing at Jean Armour Drive, Dalkeith EH22 2LN, Mclean, also known by aliases such as Nat Amos or Nat Davidson, appeared in court to admit her failure to provide adequate care for her pet, in direct violation of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.

According to the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA), an undercover inspector involved in the investigation detailed the distressing circumstances surrounding Indi’s condition. The inspector explained that when Mclean took Indi to a veterinarian, she claimed to have only recently acquired the dog, stating she had taken ownership just two days prior. However, the veterinarian’s assessment painted a grim picture: Indi was severely underweight, malnourished, and in such a dire state that survival was unlikely even with treatment.

The veterinarian made the difficult decision to euthanize Indi to prevent further suffering. Post-mortem examinations confirmed the inspector’s suspicions, revealing that Indi’s stomach and intestines contained no food, indicating she had not eaten for at least the last 48 hours. The findings pointed to prolonged deprivation of food, water, and veterinary care.

Further investigation uncovered inconsistencies in Mclean’s account. She claimed to have purchased Indi online and to have picked her up from an unknown male. However, through diligent inquiries on Facebook, authorities established that Mclean had been the dog’s owner for an extended period. At the time of the incident, she was living with her then-partner, Alan ‘AJ’ Amos, at Hawthorne Crescent. It is important to note that Amos was not charged with any cruelty-related offenses.

Following the court proceedings, Mclean was sentenced to a 100-hour community payback order. Additionally, she received a lifetime ban from owning or keeping any animals, a measure aimed at preventing future neglect. The case has been widely recognized as a serious breach of animal welfare laws, and the court’s decision reflects the gravity of the neglect inflicted upon Indi in Dalkeith.