Mange-ridden dog chained up

Animal welfare authorities are keen to track down the owner of an emaciated, mange-ridden dog found tied up at an isolated sewage treatment plant in Laingholm on Friday.

Spokesman Neil Wells says the male dog is thought to be a neopolitan mastiff-sharpei cross and is about nine months old.

It was found by plant workers and may have been chained for some time, he says.

The dog has a number of lesions on its head caused by excessive scratching.

"Obviously the lesions are a sign the dog has been in quite a bit of distress because of mange," Mr Wells says.

Mange is a parasitic skin condition that varies in severity depending on how long it is left untreated.

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Mr Wells says the dog is "distinctive looking" and hopes someone will recognise it and help find the owner.

Call him on 836-7777.

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dogs do forgive... I hope he can find a loving home.