A dog has been found in North Lanarkshire with 60 wounds from a pellet gun.
The tan-coloured lurcher was spotted in Newhouse on August 19 and was taken into the care of the Scottish SPCA.
Animal care experts said the canine, who has been named Ashton, was “very fearful” and protective of his head and neck.
Once a full veterinary check was completed, it became clear he had been shot.
An operation was carried out and the pellets were removed. The dog is currently in rehabilitation.