Cat abandoned outside church in Edinburgh

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was found abandoned in a pet carrier in Edinburgh on Monday March 13.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Mar 2017, 09:42 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:03 BST

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The cat was found in a pet carrier in Craigentinny. Picture; contributedThe cat was found in a pet carrier in Craigentinny. Picture; contributed
The cat was found in a pet carrier in Craigentinny. Picture; contributed

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Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after the male cat was found abandoned in a pet carrier outside Christ Church Edinburgh on Britwell Crescent in Craigentinny.

Senior Inspector John Toule said, “The feline is in good condition but he doesn’t have a tag or microchip to identify his owners.

“He’s now safely at our centre in Edinburgh where he has been named Lazareth.

“He’s an unneutered male and has such a soft, silky coat so if no one comes forward we’re sure we’ll easily be able to rehome him.”

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Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. Anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.

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