Lothian Buses appeal for owner as missing dog gets free bus ride

A dark brown staffie described as a ‘lovely little dog’ managed to jump on a Lothian Bus service in Edinburgh this morning and was then delivered to a police station so that the ‘poor wee soul’ can hopefully be reunited with its owner.

The dog caught the 35 to Fountainbridge this morning (Photo: Lothian Buses).

The dog which appears to be a staffordshire bull terrier caught the 35 service this morning at Fountainbridge and was then delivered to the Westend Police Station at Torphichen Street.

Lothian Buses are now keen to reunite the dog with its owner.

Commenting on Facebook about the incident, Lothian Buses said: “This lovely little dog jumped on our service 35 this morning at Fountainbridge.

“We've delivered the dog to the Westend Police Station at Torphichen Street and staff are currently taking great care of the poor wee soul until they can be reunited with their owner.

“Please share far and wide!”

Their missing dog post has so far received over a hundred shares on Facebook.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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