Skippy is one very lucky pup – Puppy rescued after being dumped in rubbish skip
A PUPPY has been rescued after being left in a rubbish skip.
Scottish SPCA officers were alerted after a runner noticed the dog – a five-month-old black terrier cross who has been nicknamed Skippy – on Glasgow Green.
Inspector Elaine Lindsay said: “We’re very lucky the puppy was seen, as she was hiding under a cardboard box and was difficult to spot under all the rubbish.
“She’s a black terrier cross-type dog, around five to six months old and in good condition despite the distress of being left in the skip. Staff at the centre have named her Skippy.
“Skippy has been well fed, but also has her tail docked so we’re keen to speak to anyone who may be able to help us establish why she was left here in the first place.”
Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and those found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.