Stonehaven 'neglected' dog leads to Scottish SPCA appeal 8 May 2013 Last updated at 11:46 The Scottish SPCA has appealed for information after a "severely neglected" dog was found in Stonehaven. The lurcher was said to be "dehydrated, starving, covered in painful wounds and suffering from a skin infection." The male dog, believed to be aged about two, was discovered lying on the ground at Carron Gardens. He was taken to the charity's rescue centre at Drumoak and has been named Conan. Eating well Assistant manager Debbie Innes said: "We don't know whether Conan has escaped from home or been abandoned by his previous owner, but it's clear he has been severely neglected. He was very hungry and thirsty when he first arrived but we've been giving him small, regular meals and he's eating well. His skin is red and inflamed and his wounds are painful to touch, indicating he is likely to have been kept in dirty living conditions and on hard ground. 'It's heartbreaking' She added: "We can't understand why anyone would treat an animal in this way, it's heartbreaking. Despite everything he's been through Conan is a sweet-natured and gentle dog who has lots of love inside him. Once he's recovered from this awful ordeal, we'll be looking to find him a loving new home.