The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two female rabbits were discovered near the entrance to Old Musselburgh Golf Club in Prestonpans.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of the public spotted them hopping about at the side of the road on Saturday (26 August).
Animal Rescue Officer Melissa Maitland said, “There was a cardboard box found close by with holes on the top which suggests these rabbits had escaped after being dumped. “This is not only a cruel incident but it is also a crime. These animals could have easily been hit by a car and killed.
“Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. 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.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
“Old Musselburgh Golf Club in Prestonpans” ??? Where is that?
You mean one of the following:
– The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, Prestonpans
– The Musselburgh Golf Course, Musselburgh
– The Musselburgh Old Course Golf Club, Musselburgh
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