A Spanish dog has been rescued after she was found wandering in a street.
The Scottish SPCA is now caring for the animal, which has a Spanish microchip. It is thought she may belong to someone who has moved to Scotland from Spain, or who came here on holiday.
The dog, named Carmen by staff, was found on Deedes Street in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, on Friday October 17.
She is thought to be an Estrela mountain dog, aged around two to three, and is being looked after at the charity's animal rescue and rehoming centre in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.
Centre manager Peter Fleming said: "Unfortunately Carmen's microchip hasn't been registered in this country and we've been unable to find any contact details for her owner.
"It may be that someone brought Carmen to Scotland when they moved here from Spain and she has gone missing recently.
"We also can't rule out the possibility she has come over on holiday with her owner and been left behind.
"Hopefully someone will recognise Carmen as we'd really like to return this lovely girl home, wherever that may be. If no-one comes forward we'll find her a loving new owner."
Anyone who recognises the animal is being asked to call the Scottish SPCA's centre in Hamilton on 03000 999 999.
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