A dog left tied up outside a block of flats for hours has been rescued by an animal charity.

Crossbreed Holly was found outside Greig Court in Aberdeen by a member of the public on April 23.

She has been taken into the care at the Scottish SPCA's Aberdeenshire rehoming centre and appears to be in good health.

Animal rescue officer Louise Alford said: "We cannot be sure how long Holly was tied up for, however, the lady that rescued her thought she could have been left there alone for around 12 hours.

"The kind member of the public stayed with Holly so that she wouldn't be alone any longer.

"Holly was so friendly and loving and didn't seem to mind the van ride to our Drumoak centre.

"Apart from slightly overgrown claws, she is in relatively good health.

"Although she is micro-chipped, we have been unable to trace her owner through the telephone number provided.

"We aren't sure how Holly came to be there alone and can't rule out the possibility she has been abandoned.

"We are asking people in the area with any information to call our helpline on 03000 999 999."