Puppy dies after being found tied to truck in Peterhead Published duration 27 February 2013

image caption The dog was discovered in Peterhead's Blackhills area

A puppy has died after being found tied to a truck in Aberdeenshire.

The Scottish SPCA said the six-month-old female golden retriever was discovered in Peterhead's Blackhills area.

The severely underweight dog was taken to a vet clinic but could not be saved.

Senior inspector Scott Elphinstone said: "Leaving her tied to a truck while she was clearly suffering was extremely callous and we are very keen to identify the person responsible."