An Airbnb proprietor was left horrified after discovering her Highlands vacation home had been trashed by a puppy vendor.
Tracey Parsons had rented the Inverness cottage out to a lady for ten days final weekend.
“She rented the property for herself and one dog for ten days, which was unusual but I was happy to have a January booking,” Ms Parsons mentioned.
On the Tuesday after the shopper’s arrival, 14 puppies and a canine had been found on the cottagwe which was lined in faeces and garbage.
Ms Parsons, and her accomplice David Bradley, had been contacted by their neighbour who had seen an deserted automobile up the street from the home containing puppies.
The neighbour knocked on the door and instructed Ms Parsons she was hit with a “foul smell and yapping dogs”.
Mr Bradley headed straight for the property, whereas Ms Parsons was unwell at home.
“The woman wasn’t going to let him in and when he eventually got in he was mortified at what he saw,” Ms Parsons mentioned.
Mr Bradley later found a young couple ready exterior the property who mentioned they had been there to purchase a puppy.
“They were paying £1,500 for it but left after David showed them pictures of the state they were in”, Ms Parsons mentioned.
She later attended the property and located the puppies left in cages.
The proprietor confronted the girl who had mentioned she was going to wash up earlier than leaving.
“I don’t think she realises the damage she has done,” Ms Parsons mentioned, “We’re a week on and still cleaning, can’t get rid of the smell.”
Ms Parsons additionally refuted claims made by the girl who instructed different publications that she supplied to pay for the mess and that it was right down to police.
This is the primary time the Airbnb proprietor has had any issues whereas renting out the property.
“It’s shocking really, the Highlands is such a quiet place, the cottage has always been left in good condition on every other booking we’ve had,” Ms Parsons instructed STV News.
Ms Parsons confirmed she and the neighbour had contacted the SSPCA and police on separate events however believes the dogs have been returned to the puppy vendor.
Scottish SPCA inspector Andy Brown mentioned: “We had been known as out to a cottage in Scaniport, Inverness, on Tuesday, January 9, after receiving stories of puppies being left in a automobile for days.
“When we attended there have been no dogs within the automobile. Quite a few puppies had been being saved within the property, together with their mum, and we had these animals checked over by a vet.
“The vet had no considerations over their well being. We are persevering with to work with the proprietor of those animals to make sure they’re being appropriately cared for.
“If anyone has any future considerations over these dogs or some other animal, they’ll contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.“
A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “We acquired a report of concern about dogs within the Torbreck space close to Inverness round 12.30pm on Tuesday, January 9.
“Officers attended along with a partner agency and carried out enquiries. No criminality was established, and no further police action was taken.”
Statement from Airbnb spokesperson: “We had been deeply saddened to listen to about this and our specialist group is in contact with the Host to offer assist.
“We stand prepared to help each the police and Scottish SPCA with any investigation.
“Our dedicated law enforcement portal allows police forces to contact us with a suspected issue, while residents can use our Neighbourhood Support Line to report urgent concerns.”
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