South Lanarkshire: Six-week-old kittens with flea infestation found abandoned on Blantyre street
The Scottish SPCA are appealing for information.
A leading animal welfare charity is urging the public to come forward with information after six kittens were found abandoned on a South Lanarkshire street.
Whilst walking their dog, a member of the public came across a cat carrier containing six kittens between Victoria Street and Craig Street on Auchinraith Road in Blantyre.
The kittens were discovered around 8.30am on Monday and were then taken to a nearby vets.
They then called the Scottish SPCA Helpline to report the abandonment.
No address or owner information could be found to help identify where they came from.
A Scottish SPCA inspector then attended the vets to assess the welfare of the kittens.
It was confirmed that they were approximately six weeks old and were all suffering with a flea infestation.
Scottish SPCA appeal for information during ‘very concerning case’
A Scottish SPCA inspector said: “This is a very concerning case and we are keen to establish what happened.
“If anyone was in the area of Victoria Street, Blantyre and Craig Street on Auchinraith Road on Sunday night or Monday morning and saw anything suspicious or has any information at all that could help, we urge them to contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
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The Scottish SPCA is also urging people to call the helpline if you are struggling with looking after your pet.
To report any act of cruelty, visit the Scottish SPCA website here.
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