Two cats and two birds have been discovered dumped on a freezing Glasgow road, an animal welfare charity has revealed.
The Scottish SPCA is interesting for data after the 4 caged pets have been cruelly deserted.
A member of the general public discovered the 2 black cats in a pet service on the night of January 9.
The birds have been present in separate cages on the identical night.
The Scottish SPCA is interesting for data after the 4 caged pets have been deserted
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One of the birds died as temperatures in Scotland’s largest metropolis dipped beneath freezing.
Elizabeth Lindsay, Scottish SPCA Inspector, mentioned: “Two cats, one tabby and one white, were found in a red pet carrier.
“A lovebird and a red and orange canary were also found alongside them in separate cages.”
She added: “The member of the public kindly took the animals inside their flat but sadly one of the birds died shortly after.
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Temperatures in Glasgow dipped below freezing on the evening of January 9
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“Leaving animals outside in carriers in cold weather for a number of hours will cause them significant distress.
“We appreciate that whoever left these animals may have intended for them to be found but this is not the correct way to give up a pet if you can no longer care for them.”
The pair of cats and one chicken survived, with the SSPCA now caring for the trio at its animal rescue and rehoming centre.
The animals acquired essential therapy and care.
Inspector Lindsay urged anybody who recognised any of the animals or had any data round their circumstances to name the charity’s confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
Both the cats fortunately survived (inventory pic)
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The incident comes after a reported surge in pet dumpings over recent months.
The SSPCA discovered 10 Persian and ragdoll-type cats in cages below a flyover on New Year’s Day.
The RSPCA just lately claimed pet abandonment may very well be linked with the cost-of-living disaster.
It warned abandonment calls have reached a three-year excessive, with rescuers estimating 18,000 animals have been dumped all through the course of 2023.
The RSPCA has arrange its “Join The Winter Rescue” marketing campaign in a bid to offer assist and take care of deserted pets.
