Dogs abandoned in Duddingston greenhouse

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two dogs were abandoned inside a greenhouse in Duddingston.

Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted early on Tuesday morning (25 November) when a member of the public discovered the two Staffordshire bull terriers at Duddingston community garden.

The two female dogs are now in the care of the Scottish SPCA’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno, where they have been named Harriet and Hope.

Senior Inspector John Toule said, “Harriet and Hope were discovered at around 7am by one of the community gardeners. It’s very likely they could have been stuck in there over night.

“Whoever left them would not have known how long it would be until they were found and didn’t leave any food or water for them.

“Harriet and Hope are both friendly girls and did not deserve to be treated like this. We’ll continue to look after them until we can find them loving new homes.

“In the meantime we are urging anyone who recognises them to get in contact with us.”

Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.

Photo by Scottish SPCA