{"id":4267,"date":"2021-11-26T09:17:55","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T09:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news-appeal-for-information-after-dead-cat-found-in-falkirk-canal\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T14:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T14:30:07","slug":"appeal-for-information-after-dead-cat-found-in-falkirk-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news\/appeal-for-information-after-dead-cat-found-in-falkirk-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Appeal for information after dead cat found in Falkirk canal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"paragraph-3627\" 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<p>We are appealing for information after the body of a cat was found in a rucksack in the canal at Lock 14, Camelon, Falkirk.<\/p>\n<p>The cat was found by a member of the public on the morning of 23 November.<\/p>\n<p>Scottish SPCA inspector Andrew Gray said, \u201cThe cat is unfortunately not microchipped but was wearing a blue collar when found. Sadly the collar did not have any owner details on it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cat is black and white and appeared to be in good body condition before passing away with no visible wounds or disease so has clearly been someone\u2019s pet until recently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe the cat had most likely already passed away when the animal was placed in the bag.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re keen to find out how the cat came to be in this location and the circumstances leading up to the death of the animal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we appreciate the death of a pet can be a frightening and upsetting time, this isn\u2019t the correct procedure to follow when dealing with the body of an animal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf anyone has any information on this incident they can contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are appealing for information after the body of a cat was found in a rucksack in the canal at Lock 14, Camelon, Falkirk. 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