Information appeal after injured dog abandoned in lay-by

An investigation is underway after a badly injured dog was
found abandoned in a lay-by on the B1377 between East Linton and North Berwick
with a wound on his back which had become infected with maggots.

A member of the public alerted the Scottish SPCA but the dog
had to be put to sleep as a result of its injuries.

Inspector Emma Phillips said “The male dog was found collapsed with a wound to his back end. He had fly strike and a maggot infestation in the open wound.

“We immediately took him for veterinary attention but the
poor boy was suffering so much that the vet made the difficult decision to put
him to sleep.

“He was black and white, overweight, and had a green slip
collar on. We are hoping someone recognises him as we are keen to speak to the
people responsible for the condition he was found in.

“If anyone has any information about who the dog belonged to
or how he was abandoned in this way, please contact our animal helpline on
03000 999 999.”