Russell Island dog owner pleads guilty in Cleveland court to failing to care for his dog which was covered in fleas, mange and infections.

Updated April 9 2020 - 3:42pm, first published 6:00am

A RUSSELL Island resident's failure to provide veterinary care and appropriate living conditions for his dog has cost him $4000 after RSPCA inspectors found the animal wormy, mangy, flea riddled and stinking.