A cat was found abandoned outside an Edinburgh petrol station on Monday as the Scottish SPCA have condemned the pet owner.
A concerned member of the public came across the cat inside a crate with a litter tray on Pitt Street, Leith, and called the animal welfare charity who attended and rescued the pet.
The feline was taken home by the worried individual who noticed a note attached to the crate, saying it was an "indoor cat named Jackie who would prefer a quiet home," reports the Record.
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The Scottish SPCA said the young female was still scared and traumatised after being left by her owner as they hit out at the actions of the person who abandoned her, saying it was "absolutely not the right way to give up an animal."
Scottish SPCA animal rescue officer, Connie O'Neill said: "The cat is a young adult female and dark tortoiseshell in colour. She has no microchip or collar.
"The note said she is an indoor cat named Jackie who would prefer a quiet home.
"She was absolutely terrified when the member of the public found her and still scared when we arrived at their home. Although she doesn't have any injuries and is in reasonable health, she will have been traumatised by this experience.
"Even with a note, this is absolutely not the right way to give up an animal if you can no longer care for them. She is now safe at one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres where she will receive the care she needs.
"If anyone recognises this cat or has any information, we would ask that they contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999."
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