Fishcross: Fawns came in with injuries from dog attacks

This comes after some of the fawns in the care of the charity’s National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross came in with wounds from dog attacks.

Others had arrived with injuries from fencing or netting, and others had been away from their parent for some time.

One of the fawns in the care of the National Wildlife Centre. (Image: Scottish SPCA)

However, the Scottish SPCA also warned that not all fawns who are on their own will have been abandoned.

They said: “Some were hungry and had been away from their parent for a while, arriving with injuries and open wounds from dog attacks or from being trapped in fencing or netting.

“One arrived because a member of the public mistakenly thought the fawn had been abandoned, however it’s very unlikely this was the case.

“Sadly, this happens too often.

“Well-meaning people become concerned about lone baby animals when in reality the parent is likely close by and teaching the baby independence or searching for food.

The Scottish SPCA also warned that not all fawns who are on their own will have been abandoned. (Image: Scottish SPCA)

“If there are no obvious injuries and the animal isn’t in immediate danger, the best thing you can do is leave the animal where it is, the parent will very likely return!

“Please also practice responsible ownership by keeping dogs on leads in woodland areas where you will likely encounter wildlife. Reports of dog attacks on wildlife are sadly increasing but together we can help prevent them.

“Thank you for helping us protect our wildlife.”