FOUR SUSPECTS are accused of causing a number of dogs unnecessary suffering.

Tom Mongan, 27, allegedly kept four ill pets at a property in Glasgow's Shawlands and Tollcross between December 2020 and February 2021.

Court papers say that he failed to keep the dogs in a clean condition and a suitable environment.

It is stated that he did not vaccinate dogs Bella, Albi and Freya - all now deceased - as well as "a number of other dogs."

Some of the animals were described as having worm burden, poor coat and body conditions as well as parvovirus.

Co-accuseds William Mongan, 39, and Bridgid Mongan, 29, face similar charges at the Tollcross property between the same dates.

The parvovirus which the dogs allegedly suffered from is what ended their lives, the charge states.

Bridgid Mongan faces a further allegation of causing a dog named Reggie unnecessary suffering at the Shawlands property on the same dates.

Reggie is stated to have had a poor coat and body condition, parasitic infestation, haemorrhagic diarrhoea as well as parvovirus.

A final charge states the trio as well as co-accused Ellie Marie Morgan, 29, caused unnecessary suffering to dogs at a property in the city's Ibrox between January and February 2021.

The dogs are also said to have been suffering from similar symptoms such as parasitic infestation and parvovirus.

The four pleaded not guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

A trial has been set for January and the suspects, now all of Belfast, remain on bail meantime.