'Heartbreaking': Young dog tied up and abandoned outside Aberdeen police station

The Scottish SPCA is urging the public not to abandon animals after a young dog was found tied up outside a police station in Aberdeen.

Night shift officers at Bucksburn station discovered the abandoned lurcher-type dog secured to a post outside the building on the evening of Sunday, July 6.

With no CCTV covering the area and no immediate sign of the person responsible, police contacted the Scottish SPCA for help.

The dog was picked up and taken to the charity’s animal rescue and rehoming centre in Inverness, where she is now receiving care.

The dog was found “extremely vulnerable, both emotionally and physically” and could have come to harm, inspectors said.

Although microchipped, the chip is not registered to an owner.

A Scottish SPCA inspector said: “This situation is a heartbreaking reminder that abandoning an animal is never acceptable.

“Support is always available for those who are struggling, and leaving a pet behind should never be seen as the only option.

“This young dog was left extremely vulnerable, both emotionally and physically, and could have easily come to harm.

“If anyone is finding it difficult to care for their pet, we strongly encourage them to seek help. Just one phone call can be the difference between an animal being safe or suffering.”

The charity is now appealing for anyone with information about the abandoned dog or how she came to be left at the station to come forward.

If you recognise this abandoned dog or have any information, contact the Scottish SPCA’s confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.