The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a bearded dragon was found on the loose in East Lothian.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Wednesday when the creature was spotted near bins at Middleshot Square in
Prestonpans.
The bearded dragon is now in the care of the charity’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno.
Animal Rescue Officer Darren Malcolm said, “The bearded dragon is underweight and was very cold when it was found. It spent the night at a vets and now seems to be doing a bit better. We’re not sure how this lizard came to be found outside. It may have escaped from home or could have been abandoned.
“It was very lucky to be discovered as it would not have survived for long in this cold weather.
“If anyone has any information they should call our animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
Photo by Scottish SPCA
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
