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Injured rabbit and live hamster dumped in Glasgow canal

Injured rabbit and live hamster dumped in Glasgow canal

Glasgow Times15 hours ago

The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) say the discovery was made at the Forth and Clyde Canal on June 5.
The animals were retrieved from the water at Duntreath Avenue in Drumchapel.
Officers from the animal welfare charity say the hamster was found inside a perfume box.
(Image: SSPCA)
Luckily, the outer box was not fully submerged when the abandoned animals were discovered.
(Image: SSPCA) (Image: SSPCA)
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However, the rabbit was found to be injured.
(Image: SSPCA)
The SSPCA stated that this was an act of 'deliberate cruelty and abandonment'.
It has prompted an urgent appeal to trace those responsible.
Anyone with any information or who recognises the animals is urged to phone the charity on 03000 999 999.
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An SSPCA spokesperson said: "We're appealing to the public for information about an injured rabbit and hamster found inside a box on the Forth and Clyde Canal at Duntreath Avenue.
"They were found on June 5, 2025. The hamster was inside a perfume box. The outer box was luckily not fully submerged when the abandoned animals were discovered, but the rabbit was found with an injury.
"This is an act of deliberate cruelty and abandonment. We are appealing for any information anyone may have about this situation.
"Please call 03000 999 999 if you recognise these animals or can help with more information.
"Our helpline is fully confidential."

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