A petition has been launched as attempts are made to save a stray dogs home from closure.

Bandeath Dog Shelter near Stirling could close its doors at the end of the year after its funding was withdrawn by local councils and the police.

The shelter is run by Stirling Council but partners Falkirk and Clackmannanshire councils, as well as Police Scotland, have said they will no longer help fund it.

A petition on Change.org has already attracted 12,500 signatures since the news broke on Wednesday.

Kerrie Milne, who started the petition said: "My own family has rescued many dogs who have become family members from Bandeath.

"This shelter has provided safety and care for dogs who have been abandoned, lost or found since 1980.

"The unfortunate closure has been put down to funding issues but I'm sure a lot of people care enough about these animals to try to save the only place in this area to provide a safe sanctuary for dogs until they are able to be rehomed."

When it reaches its 15,000 signature target, the petition is to be delivered to all the partners. It will also be sent to The SNP and the Scottish Parliament.

Fundraising pages have also been set up as part of a social media campaign #savebandeath.

Stirling Council environment convenor Danny Gibson has said he is determined to secure the future of the shelter and is in talks with the other partners to reverse the decision to serve notice.

He said: "It is a hugely important and valued public service provided by Stirling Council to the Forth Valley area.

"I am pleased that so far the leader of Falkirk Council has responded and assured me of their commitment to Bandeath and I am very hopeful that we will receive similar positive responses from our other partners.

"By working together I believe that we can find a way forward here."

Falkirk Council said after Clackmannanshire Council and Police Scotland pulled out it was unable to go it alone with Stirling Council, with each authority paying 50% of the funding.

A Falkirk Council spokesperson said: "Falkirk Council was obliged in terms of the partnership agreement to give 12 months' notice to Stirling Council of its possible withdrawal from the partnership but we have been continuing to discuss the provision of alternative services with partners."

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said it has to make "significant savings" and "the funding of services that don't directly impact frontline policing is under review."

She said: "However we are actively working with partners to seek alternative arrangements for housing stray dogs in Forth Valley before the December 31 deadline."

Clackmannanshire Council have been contacted for a comment.