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A couple have been banned from keeping animals after starving a dog and three kittens.

Kevin Castle, aged 53, and Julie Lugg, 54, both of Buxton Road, Walsall , admitted two animal welfare offences and were handed suspended jail sentences.

The RSPCA, which investigated the case, stated that a dog named Chase was found in a 'severely underweight' condition with his ribs and spine visible as well as fur loss and scabs on his skin.

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The charity also rescued three kittens, aged five weeks, which were also underweight.

Two of them also had severe discharge to their eyes and were struggling to open them.

The cats were suffering from flu and flea infestation which were treated at the RSCPA

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