Holly left tied up for 12 hours after being abandoned
The police are trying to find the owner of a dog who was apparently abandoned in Aberdeen
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found tied up next to a block of flats in Aberdeen city centre.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on 23 April when a member of the public spotted the female crossbreed in Greig Court.
The dog is now in the care of the charity’s animal rescue and rehoming centre in Aberdeenshire, where a microchip scan has established her name is Holly.
Animal Rescue Officer Louise Alford said, “We cannot be sure how long Holly was tied up for, however the lady that rescued her thought she could have been left there alone for around 12 hours.
“The kind member of the public stayed with Holly so that she wouldn’t be alone any longer.
“Holly was so friendly and loving and didn’t seem to mind the van ride to our Drumoak centre.
“Apart from slightly overgrown claws, she is in relatively good health.
“Although she is microchipped, we have been unable to trace her owner through the telephone number provided. We aren’t sure how Holly came to be there alone and can’t rule out the possibility she has been abandoned.
“We are asking people in the area with any information to call our helpline on 03000 999 999.”
Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. Anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life."
(Picture: Scottish SPCA)