Police have launched an investigation after a “number of dead and uncared-for dogs” were found in a property in Dundee.
Officers entered the home in Ballindean Road in Douglas shortly after 3.30am on Tuesday.
On making the discovery, a visible police presence remained outside the property throughout the morning.
‘Truly horrific’ discovery of dead dogs in Dundee home
One resident called the situation “truly horrific”.
She said: “The first I was aware of anything was when I passed at around 2.30pm and there was a police van outside a property.
“It’s truly horrific what’s happened, those poor dogs.”
Another said: “I first became aware of the incident when I woke up this morning.
“There were several police vans at the property, then animal control vans turned up later on.
“One of the other neighbours said that police had been there since 5am this morning.
“Officers remained at the scene until around 4pm”
SSPCA notified about ‘animal cruelty’ in Douglas
A spokeswoman for the police force confirmed inquiries are ongoing and officers for the Scottish SPCA have been notified.
She said: “Around 3.35am on Tuesday August 20, 2024, we received a report of animal cruelty within a property in Ballindean Road, Dundee.
“Officers attended and a number of dead and uncared-for dogs were found within.
“Inquiries are ongoing and the Scottish SPCA have been made aware.”
The SSPCA has confirmed its officers were assisting police at the scene on Tuesday.
