SSPCA appeals for information after two cats found abandoned in Rutherglen

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The SSPCA is appealing for information after two cats were found abandoned in Rutherglen.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted to the incident after staff at Taylor Vets discovered the pair outside their reception, on East Kilbride Road, when they arrived to open the premises on Friday, February 3.The two adult cats, one male and one female, were dumped in small black crate with a pack of treats.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He is also very slim in comparison to the larger female.“Although the cats are chipped, the details are not registered so we have been unable to trace an owner.“Leaving two animals outside in a crate in cold weather for a number of hours will cause them significant distress.

It is absolutely not the right way to give up a pet if you can no longer care for them.“We’re glad the pair are now safe at one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres where they will receive the care and attention they need.“If anyone recognises these cats or has any information, we would ask that they contact our