Week-old fox cub mistaken for puppy
SSPCA step in to help
A fox cub was mistaken for an abandoned puppy after it was found by a road and handed in to a Hamilton vet surgery.
The Scottish SPCA caring for the cub.
The animal welfare charity were alerted on Friday, March 10, by Julie Innes Veterinary Surgery in the town’s Cadzow Street after the animal was found at the side of a road and handed in.
It is now being rehabilitated at the charity’s National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross, where she has been named Husky.
Animal rescue officer Sian Robertson said:“we were given a call after the veterinary nurse became a bit suspicious when feeding the tiny animal.
“She looked a bit closer and became doubtful that she was a puppy.
“When I arrived, I took one look at the little fluffy animal and knew are now she was a fox cub – and a very cute one at that!
“The nurse had already wrapped her up so I took her up to our wildlife centre where she will be hand-reared with minimal human contact.
“Husky will then be introduced to other fox cubs and will be released during summer in a carefully-selected site with the land owner’s permission.”
Anyone who discovers an injured or distressed wild animal should call the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
The Scottish SPCA rescue animals in danger, find pets new homes, investigate abuse and prevent cruelty.
They also run an education programme for schools.
The charity have an animal rescue centre on Hamilton’s Bothwell Road which is open 10am to 4pm, six days a week (closed Tuesday).
They are the only animal charity in the UK recognised as a reporting agency to the Crown Office.