Member of the public discovered the animal in an outside bin at Cemetery Lodge in Kilsyth.
Certain breeds of dog have to be put down by law if they enter care regardless of the animal’s temperament.
Police investigating 'unacceptable' shooting of bird of prey at farm near Kirkcaldy last month.
Ashley Graham sentenced to 100 hours' community payback and banned from keeping animals for four years.
A rescue mission was launched after a distressed duck was spotted on the A96 near Stoneywood, Aberdeen.
The two chicks were spotted at the Union Street entrance on May 10.
The female grey tortoiseshell cat was blind and very thin with overgrown nails.
The man was spotted leaving the cat in a street in Falkirk before running away.
The 66-year-old, named locally as Iain Morrell, passed away after being airlifted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Animal welfare charities welcome change in law that comes into effect today after receiving Royal Assent.
The Scottish SPCA is investigating the 'suspicious circumstances' surrounding the incidents in North Ayrshire.
The dog was believed to be aged between five and eight-weeks-old.
