AN INVESTIGATION will be launched after a "distressed" dog was found abandoned in the street overnight. 

The animal, pictured with a muzzle on, was left tied to a pole on Liddesdale Road in Milton, North Glasgow.

He was helped by members of the public on Monday morning, but it's believed he had been left there in the early hours.

Community group No1seems2care revealed the dog was comforted whilst the incident was reported.

Glasgow City Council's dog warden arrived and took the "poor animal" to the Scottish SPCA's centre in Cardonald. 

A Scottish SPCA spokesperson said: “We can confirm that this dog is now in our care.

“We will be investigating as to how this animal came to be in these circumstances.

“If anyone is concerned about an animal’s welfare, please contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”

Council bosses urged anyone not able to look after their pets to seek advice or support rather than abandon a "defenceless animal".

A spokesperson said: "Our dog warden responded to a report of an abandoned dog at that location.

"The poor animal was distressed when they arrived and our officer took it straight to the SSPCA at Cardonald where it will be looked after and receive a vet check.

"If the animal has a microchip, the owner will be traced. If not, the animal will potentially be put up for rehoming.

"Anyone who feels they can no longer look after a pet, maybe due to the cost-of-living crisis, is urged to contact organisations like the SSPCA or The Dogs Trust for advice and support, rather than abandoning a defenceless animal."