An investigation has been launched after a dead dog was found in a bin at a cemetery.
The Scottish SPCA was alerted to the grim find by a distressed member of the public on Monday, August 16.
The female dog, believed to be an older Lhasa apso or similar small terrier type, was dumped in the bin at Cemetery Lodge, Howe Road in Kilsyth.
She was not microchipped or wearing a collar and an appeal has now been launched to find the owner.
Scottish SPCA inspector Robyn Myszor said: “This was a very distressing incident for the person who found this dog.
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“The dog was dumped some time between late evening on Saturday 14 August and 3pm on Monday 16 August.
“The dog is an older female and we think is a Lhasa apso or similar small terrier type. She is cream in colour and was not microchipped or wearing a collar when she was found.
“We’d like to find the owner of this dog and find out how she came to be in the bin at the cemetery. This is not the proper way to dispose of the body of an animal who has passed away.
“If anyone has any information on this incident they can contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
