Scottish SPCA

Dog found with chronic skin complaint

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog with a severe skin condition was found in Troon.

We were alerted after a member of the public spotted the male lurcher crossbreed on Wallace Avenue in the South Ayrshire town and handed him in to a local vets surgery on Sunday 8 January.

The ten year old dog is microchipped but unfortunately the details have not been kept up to date. He is registered as being called Sandy and is now being cared for at our Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

Inspector Kerry Kirkpatrick said, "Poor Sandy was in a terrible state when he was found.

"He is suffering from a chronic skin condition and has lost a lot of hair from his body, leaving only a strip along his back.

"Sandy's condition will be very painful and irritating but he is now receiving treatment to make him more comfortable.

"Aside from his skin problem, Sandy is a healthy weight and has a very loving nature which suggests he has been someone's pet until recently.

"He could be a stray but we can't rule out the possibility he has been abandoned.

"We are asking anyone who recognises Sandy to contact us as soon as possible."

Allowing an animal to be caused unnecessary suffering is an offence that carries stiff penalties. Anyone found guilty of doing so can be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.

Anyone with information about Sandy is urged to call our Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.

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