Cats dumped in box outside Dunbartonshire rehoming centre
There are fears some could have escaped after the were abandoned in boxes
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after several cats were discovered abandoned at the gates of their Dunbartonshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre on Monday 30th October.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity say it's concerned several cats may also have escaped before staff arrived.
Centre Manager Joe McDade said, 'To dump any animal in this way is extremely cruel and they would have been exposed to a potential dog or fox attack.
'We’re appealing to anyone in the area with information as to who may have owned these cats to contact us'
Joe added, 'All of the cats were wearing blue flea collars so it is likely that the missing ones are too.
'We’ll continue to look after these cats until we can find them the home they deserve.'
Abandoning and causing an animal unnecessary suffering is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.