Dog walker filmed carrying 'lifeless' body of pet suffering heat stroke to house before owner finds it dead
A dog walker has been filmed carrying the "lifeless" body of a pet suffering heat stroke to its home hours before its owner found her dead.
Dave McGhee, who runs Dave's Dugs, was filmed carrying English Bulldog Shelby to her owner's Bellshill home on Tuesday, August 12. The pet's limbs were seen sticking up in the air in footage captured on Ring Doorbell as her exhausted body was carted to the property following a scorching walk in 27C heat.
Shelby's owner, disabled gran Mandy Lawrie, 63, returned home to find the two-year-old pet lying dead on the living room floor. McGhee told Mandy's daughter Michelle he had taken Shelby on a 20 minute walk and the pet was returned to the house feeling no ill-effects.
But a neighbour's doorbell camera captured McGhee carrying the dog lying in his arms up the garden path before it was left in Mandy's house.
The clip confirmed Shelby was returned to the house almost an hour after she was picked up. Last night McGhee said he was sorry over Shelby's death. Mandy, however, has been left heartbroken by the loss of her dog.
Speaking to the Record, Michelle said: 'We were shocked watching the footage. She looked lifeless. It was distressing seeing her in that condition. We couldn't believe it.
'My mum has MS and COPD. She's not fit to take the dogs out so that's why she relies on Dave." It was really hot outside. He said he took the dogs on a short walk in the shade.
'He claimed Shelby walked in the gate and was happy when he dropped her off.'
Michelle's suspicions arose and she asked her mum's next-door-neighbour for their doorbell camera footage.
Mandy, who uses a mobility scooter, hired Dave's Dugs one year ago to walk her three pets after struggling with her mobility.
McGhee had arrived at 10.30am on Tuesday to collect Shelby and Staffordshire Bull Terrier Raven and Mandy left behind a key for the dogs to be dropped off.
Her daughter Michelle told the Record her mum has been left traumatised after finding Shelby.
The 41-year-old said: 'Shelby was a bubbly wee dog. She usually runs to the front door when she hears us coming in but the house was quiet when we arrived.
'We walked in and she was lying dead on the living room floor. My mum is traumatised. I don't know how she will cope.
'She only lost her sister three weeks ago. The dogs are like her children. Her other dog Raven was just staring at Shelby's body wondering why she wouldn't move. It broke our hearts.'
The family called in police and the Scottish SPCA to review the footage.
Michelle slammed McGhee for failing to seek veterinary treatment for her beloved pooch.
She said: 'He made no attempt to get her to a vet or even call us to say she was unwell. English Bulldog s struggle in the heat due to their short muzzles - never mind being outside for an hour. It's disgusting. The way that this has happened is outrageous."
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Last night Dave told the Record: 'I am deeply sorry for the loss of Shelby. I have been walking dogs for over two years and have always prioritised their wellbeing.
'What began as a tragedy has unfortunately led to threats of violence. I will not be commenting further.'
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 5.15pm on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025 we received a report of a dead dog at a property in Mossend, Bellshill.
'Appropriate advice was given to the reporter and there is no further police involvement.'
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