Three kittens have been found dumped in a plastic bag in a wooded area of Cumbernauld.
A dog owner made the shocking discovery while walking through Greenfaulds, locally known as Luggie.
By the time they were found, two of the six-week-old kittens had sadly passed away.
The Scottish SPCA is now appealing to the public for information in a bid to trace those responsible.
Scottish SPCA inspector, Dawn Robertson, said, “The kittens were found after the member of the public’s dog returned carrying the plastic bag containing the animals.
“Sadly, two of the kittens did not survive and we can’t be sure how long the bag had been there. It was hidden well out of sight and it’s unlikely passers-by would have seen it.
“The member of the public did their best to care for the remaining female kitten but by Monday it was clear that she needed veterinary attention. They took her to Lawrie Veterinary Group in Cumbernauld and signed her over to our care. We are extremely grateful that they did the right thing and sought professional advice when needed.
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“The kitten is now in the veterinary hospital as she requires round the clock care. She is still very poorly but is making small improvements and we remain hopeful that she’ll pull through.
“Once she is well enough to be released from hospital she will be taken to one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres where she will receive the ongoing care she deserves.
“We appreciate this is a very uncertain time just now but there is never an excuse for abandoning an animal. And sadly, in this case, two animals ended up passing away as a result.
“If anyone has any information on how these kittens came to be in that situation, we would urge them to phone our animal helpline on 03000 999 999. All calls can be treated confidentially.”
Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. Anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.
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