A couple's attempt to overturn a ban on them keeping dogs has been adjourned because they were unable to attend the Exeter Crown Court hearing.
Anne Every and Guy Pinn were made subject to the disqualification by Exeter Magistrates after they admitted failing to get prompt veterinary care for their collie Mazie.
The 14 month old bitch was found with an aggressive form of mange after they took the animal to the RSPCA to ask for help in treating her.
They had earlier been given money by the charity to pay for treatment and say returned to seek more help when the skin problem flared up again.
Every, aged 29, and Pinn, aged 27, of Spenser Road, Exeter, were banned from keeping dogs for ten years at the earlier hearing and appealed to Exeter Crown Court.
Recorder Mr Michael Fitton, QC, adjourned the hearing after receiving a message from Mr Pinn that their daughter had been taken ill and he was with her in hospital.
The RSPCA told the magistrates court hearing the couple had caused Mazie unnecessary suffering by failing to have her mange treated adequately.
The disqualification order will force the couple to re-home their other two dogs if their appeal is unsuccessful.
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