The Moray authorities have banned a father and son from keeping animals for ten years after they were involved in an illegal puppy-farm.
Samuel Ronald Hessin (49) and Samuel Arthur Hessin (22) both admitted to charges that included animal welfare offenses.
After dozens of dogs had been rescued by the Scottish SPCA, police, and Moray Council in Keith in 2019, the dog was finally able to be reunited with their owners.
Both men received 300 hours of unpaid work at Elgin Sheriff Court.
They will be monitored for 18 months.
Hessin, snr. previously admitted to running an unlicensed pet store that sold scores of dogs.
He failed to provide the right environment for the puppies and dogs.
Hessin jnr admitted to misleading commercial practices and causing unnecessary pain by failing to provide adequate treatment and seek veterinary advice.
The court heard that witnesses visited the Hessin farmhouse in order to see a puppy advertised on Gumtree.
The dog was described as being "filthy".
They were concerned about the dog's health and the conditions on the property, and they called the Scottish SPCA.
A search warrant was issued and inspectors from Scotland SPCA, Moray Council and Police Scotland were sent to inspect the property on September 19, 2019.
There were many dogs and puppies of different breeds found in the home, outbuildings, and free roaming around the property.
Many of the puppies and dogs had eye and skin problems.
To care for the dogs, the Scottish SPCA took dozens of dogs.
Andy Shanks (procurator fiscal for Grampian Highland and Islands), spoke after Thursday's sentencing and said that this was a case where dogs and puppies suffered pain and suffering.
Mike Flynn, chief superintendent of the Scottish SPCA, said that securing conviction is a tremendous result.
"But, we believe that anyone who is convicted of running puppy farms should be banned from owning animals for life. People who put profit ahead of welfare, to the point that dogs become seriously ill, should be banned from keeping animals.
