A tiny French bulldog puppy has been found in a burn near Wishaw.
The female pup, who was believed to between five to eight weeks old, was found in the water close to Murdouston Road, in Bonkle, North Lanarkshire, last Tuesday (March 24).
The Scottish SPCA say they are trying to establish the cause of death, to determine whether the dog had died before entering the water.
Inspector Heather Lawson commented: "We’ve estimated the puppy was between five and eight weeks old.
"The caller found the dog in the burn near Murdouston Road in Bonkle.
"We don’t think she had been in the water long.
"We are unable to determine how the puppy died and whether she was dead before she was put in the burn."
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Scottish SPCA’s confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
