{"id":4187,"date":"2022-04-20T12:02:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T12:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news-appeal-for-information-after-fox-killed-by-a-dog-in-hamilton\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T14:29:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T14:29:41","slug":"appeal-for-information-after-fox-killed-by-a-dog-in-hamilton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news\/appeal-for-information-after-fox-killed-by-a-dog-in-hamilton\/","title":{"rendered":"Appeal for information after fox killed by a dog in Hamilton"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"paragraph-3831\" class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--content-with-summary paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-content-with-summary field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<h2 class=\"h4\">We are&nbsp;appealing for information after the body of a fox was found in a Hamilton park with wounds consistent with a dog attack.<\/h2>\n<p>A countryside ranger discovered the remains of the adult female fox on 17 March at Hamilton Low Parks Local Nature Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>An undercover inspector from the Scottish SPCA\u2019s special investigations unit said, \u201cThis discovery is suspicious and very concerning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fox\u2019s body was taken for post-mortem which determined that she was killed as a result of internal damage caused by dog bite wounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a horrible way for the fox to die and she would\u2019ve suffered considerable fear and pain in her last moments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are appealing for information from the public about whoever may be responsible. It is illegal to hunt and kill a fox with a dog and if anyone witnesses this being allowed to happen they should report it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone with information on this incident should contact the Scottish SPCA\u2019s confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are&nbsp;appealing for information after the body of a fox was found in a Hamilton park with wounds consistent with a dog attack. A countryside ranger discovered the remains of the adult female fox on 17 March at Hamilton Low Parks Local Nature Reserve. 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