AROUND 11 dead puppies have been reportedly removed from a house in Dundee as animal welfare officers launch an investigation.
A “large group” of officials from the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) and police officers were seen at a house in Mossgiel Place, in Linlathen on Saturday.
The authorities had been contacted by a concerned resident saying that baby dogs had been abandoned as the owners of the property had moved out.
According to The Courier none of the pups, which were believed to be a cross between boxer and shar-pei called box-a-shar, survived.
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It is unknown how old the puppies were.
Neighbours told the Courier the owner left the dogs behind when they moved out around three months ago.
One neighbour, who asked not to be named, told the newspaper: “I didn’t think something like this could be possible and that it was all rumours.
“Unfortunately it’s all true.
“The puppies were removed from the house on Saturday.
“I understand there was a litter of around 11. I don’t know if any survived but the vast majority definitely died.
“It’s absolutely horrible – these puppies were just left to die.
“The person who did this is a vile human being.
Another neighbour told the Courier they watched in “disgust” as police and SSPCA animal welfare officers removed the dead puppies from the property in plastic bags.
They said: “The bodies of the puppies seemed to be brought out in blue plastic bags and put into the back of the SSPCA van.
“These pups have been abandoned in that house and left to die.
“It is horrific what has happened.
“The person responsible must be made to pay for what they did”
“Hundreds of people are discussing what they did – folk just can’t believe it.”
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A spokesperson for the SSPCA said: “We are aware of this incident and it is an ongoing investigation.
“As such we are unable to give further information at this time.
“However, if anyone has any information in relation to this incident, please call the confidential animal helpline directly on 03000 999 999.”
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