The German Shepherd that was abandoned
By Cara Sulieman
AN elderly dog has cheated death after being abandoned on the first day of freezing temperatures across the country.
The German Shepherd was found wandering around Bo’ness by a kind-hearted passer-by who called the local dog warden, who in turn called the Scottish SPCA.
At 10 years old, the pooch was extremely thin and had a growth on her underside.
The charity thinks the canine was dumped because of its advanced years and ill health – left to forage for itself in the deep snow before being found on Thursday night.
As well as the growth – thought to be a mammary tumour – the dog had rubbing around her neck, suggesting she had been tied up or was wearing a tight collar.
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