Collie dog dumped in pub toilet

Dingo was 'terrified and baring his teeth' when he was found in the pub

A dog is being cared for by animal welfare officers after he was found dumped in an Edinburgh pub toilet.

The young male Border collie, named Dingo by staff, was discovered at the Standing Order on George Street at about 1000 GMT on Monday.

Dingo is now at the Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno.

The Scottish SPCA said people face up to six months in jail and a £5,000 fine for dumping pets.

Heather Lawson, of the Scottish SPCA, said: "When staff entered the toilets they found Dingo tied up by a leather lead and wearing a yellow collar.

"He was terrified and baring his teeth, although he made no attempt to lunge or bite. Dingo has clearly had little human contact because he is very nervous around people, either that or his past experiences with humans have not been good.

"He was also very lean and in need of a good meal, which the staff at the Standing Order kindly provided in the form of a plate full of black pudding."

A man, aged about 25 to 30-years-old and wearing a white jacket and a white beanie hat, was seen walking into the Rose Street entrance to the pub and upstairs towards the toilets with the dog.