Police Scotland have launched a renewed appeal for information after a teen was found seriously injured on the A75.
26.10.2022 - 14:35 / dailyrecord.co.uk
An injured tortoise was found abandoned in a cardboard box dumped on top of a bin in a Scots village.
The reptile was found inside a Hello Fresh box by a concerned pedestrian in Ladybank, Fife, on Friday morning. The pet was taken to a local veterinary practice where it was found to have a misaligned beak.
It is now receiving treatment. The Scottish SPCA have launched a probe following the discovery, and are asking the public to come forward with information.
Inspector, Robyn Gray, said: “We appreciate that vet bills can be a worry and the person who left the tortoise may have intended for them to be found, but this is not the right way to give up an animal if you can no longer care for them.
“Thankfully, the tortoise is unharmed and is now at one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres where they will receive the care they need.
“This is a fairly unusual and distinctive animal so we are hopeful that someone might recognise them. If anyone recognises this tortoise, we would ask that they contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
If anyone is concerned about an animal, contact the confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
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