Scottish SPCA

Emaciated dog dumped in Edinburgh

The Scottish SPCA has appealed for information after an emaciated dog was found abandoned in Edinburgh.

The black, male spaniel was discovered by a member of the public on Saturday evening (23 July) in a car park near Trinity Academy by Criaghall Road.

Scottish SPCA Inspector June Chalcroft said, "The dog was found tied up in a car park in the Trinity area of the city.

"We think he is approximately four to seven years old and he is in a very poor condition. He is extremely thin, weighing only 10kgs when ideally he should be about 14kgs.

"He is also suffering from a chronic skin condition and a painful ear infection.

"Whoever owned him was not feeding him adequately and did not seek the veterinary treatment he desperately needed.

"Although he was terrified when we picked him up, he has now come out of his shell and he is a lovely natured little dog.

"He is now receiving the veterinary care he needs and we'll find him a loving new home once he has made a full recovery."

Inspector Chalcroft urged anyone who recognises the dog to come forward.

"We are keen to identify who owned this dog as, not only have they committed an offence by abandoning him but they have also allowed his health to deteriorate to such a poor condition," she said.

"When he was found he was wearing a brown collar with 'woof' on it but there was no identity tag or microchip to identify his owner.

"He has recently been professionally clipped so we hope that someone, possibly a dog groomer in the local area, will recognise him."

The dog is now being cared for at our Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno where staff have named him Boris.

Abandoning an animal is an offence and anyone found guilty of doing so can be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.

Anyone with information regarding Boris should call the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.

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