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Pregnant dog found abandoned and tied to bin by cable around her neck

The dog is now recovering following the ordeal
The dog is now recovering following the ordeal

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after an unwell pregnant dog was found tied to a bin.

The dehydrated Yorkshire Terrier was discovered outside a vetinerary surgery in Bathgate.

A member of staff from the Riverside Vet Surgery on Mid Street found the pregnant dog tied to a bin by a cable around her neck.

The dog was given immediate veterinary attention where it was revealed she was in the process of giving birth to a stillborn puppy.

An appeal has now been launched in a big to find people who may have information on the dog and who was responsible for abandoning her. Senior Inspector Stuart Murray said: “This was a horrific case of animal cruelty.

“The poor dog was freezing and dehydrated when she was found and shortly after she was taken into the vets she went into labour with a dead puppy.

“At this point she was given an emergency caesarean where it was discovered that sadly, the rest of her litter were dead.

“This dog was already in a very vulnerable position with being pregnant but to be dumped in this way is unbelievably cruel and callous. The distress she would have gone through is unimaginable and we are asking anyone in the area who has any information to call us.

“Thankfully she is now doing well despite her traumatic ordeal and has been offered a loving home by the vet who found her.”

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the animal helpline on 03000 999 999.