Scottish SPCAThe Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found dead in a woodland in North Lanarkshire.
A member of the public found the dog—believed to be a Collie-type—in the Covenanter Road area of Harthill on Saturday, February 8.
It was wrapped in a blue fleece next to a public pathway and river, with “visible” neck wounds.
The SSPCA has launched an investigation into the incident.
Scottish SPCA Inspector Colin Arthur said: “We were called out to a dead dog found wrapped in a blue fleece in a quiet woodland area of Harthill.
“Sadly, it looked like it had been there for some time.
“The dog was unfortunately not microchipped but looked to be a Collie-type dog.
“It is unknown what has happened, but the dog did have some visible wounds to the neck.
“It is unclear if these wounds happened before or after death.
“If anyone has any information surrounding the circumstances of this dog, they should call our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
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