Scottish spca urge pet owners to reach out after dog abandoned in livingston
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HE IS NOW BEING CARED FOR AT ONE OF THE SCOTTISH SPCA’S ANIMAL RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRES 14:16, 20 May 2025 An animal rescue officer recovered a frightened dog that had been abandoned by
its owner cowering beside bushes in Livingston. In the distressing incident, a young Border Collie-type dog was discovered near Almondvale Stadium on Saturday, May 10. The police were
alerted by a concerned member of the public, who arrived on the scene. However, they were unable to approach and secure the petrified dog and subsequently called in the Scottish SPCA. When
the charity’s Animal Rescue Officer arrived, they were met with a heartbreaking sight: the frightened male dog had been left behind with all his belongings, including his cage, bedding, and
a bag of food. He had been dumped and left to fend for himself. READ MORE: Over £3 million received by people in West Lothian since Carer Support Payment introduced It took time and gentle
coaxing, but eventually the animal rescue officer gained the animal’s trust and was able to secure him safely. The dog is now being cared for in the safety of one of the Scottish SPCA’s
animal rescue and rehoming centres. The animal charity is appealing to the public for information on the abandoned pet and advising owners who may feel unable to care for their pet to reach
out. A Scottish SPCA inspector said: “This is a stark and painful reminder that there is absolutely no excuse for abandoning an animal. There is help available, and abandonment should never
be the answer. “While the dog is microchipped, the details are outdated and no longer valid. He was left in an incredibly vulnerable state, both physically and emotionally. “If anyone feels
overwhelmed or unable to cope with their pet, we urge them to reach out. One call could mean the difference between safety and suffering.” READ MORE: Siblings from West Lothian farm prepare
to give it some welly with a marathon run in the capital If anyone recognises the abandoned dog him or know how he came to be left behind, they are asked to contact the Scottish SPCA’s
confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999. Last month The Scottish SPCA announced their community support is expanding further, with new community animal behaviour support and the launch
of Pet Aid Community Hubs. The new hubs bring the charity’s services and support into high streets and community centres across the country through “pop up” events, where the public can get
free health checks for their pets, access support for pet food, speak to an animal behaviourist, the adoption and fostering team, and more. Scottish SPCA’s Head of Rehoming, Fostering &
Community Engagement Jennie Macdonald said: “We know that services like Pet Aid are providing a vital lifeline to thousands of people and their pets, and we are going much further in 2025
to bring this kind of early help and preventative support into communities across the country. “No-one should have to choose between feeding themselves or their pet or struggling with their
pets’ health or behaviour because they are frightened about having to give up their much-loved companion. READ MORE: West Lothian butcher's link sausage crowned best in south-east
Scotland “We can already see that our community services are better for animal welfare and better for local communities. Expanding our community services, reaching more animals and people
than ever, is also the best use of our supporters’ money – every penny we receive is donated by the public. "We are pleased to be bringing more of these services into communities this
year to help keep more pets and people together where they belong.” For those who want to help struggling pet owners and their companions, donations can be made at: www.scottishspca.org
Article continues below A list of Pet Aid donation points can also be found at: www.scottishspca.org/what-we-do/pet-aid and information about the Community Hubs at:
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