RSPCA Disgust As Matted Dog, Neglected For Years, Left To Die In Bin Bag
Published on March 2, 2009 by The RSPCA · No CommentsA dog whose coat was so badly matted that it resembled a pile of dirty rags has been found dumped in a black bin liner in Cannock.
A member of the public out cycling noticed some fur poking out of a bin bag and stopped to investigate. These actions saved the life of the little female dog, which was in a collapsed state.
Dumped in a secluded spot, the dog was found at the side of a new bypass road at the Orbital retail park leading to the A5 on Sunday 22 February. Stunned by the dog’s condition, the RSPCA inspector rushed her to a vet.
Inspector Penny Wieland, who is investigating, is appealing for anyone who knows anything about the dog to come forward. “The condition and smell of this poor animal was something I will never forget. Her matted coat, which was soaked in urine and excrement, would have taken years of neglect. Words cannot express how disgusted I am that someone put this dog in a bin liner and tossed her aside in a secluded area to die. How long she had been there we just do not know.”
The dog, christened Precious by Penny, was on fluids for 48 hours at Pool House Vets in Lichfield. She is now eating, drinking and is slowly showing some signs of improvement. She is still unable to stand or walk as she simply does not have the strength to hold her own body weight.
“Precious is a real fighter but it is not guaranteed that she will pull through. Until she can stand her future is uncertain. She will require further tests and in order to see if she will use her legs we are taking her to a hydrotherapy pool. We are doing everything we possibly can to nurse her back to health and allow her the opportunity of a loving home in the future,” said Penny.
“I urge anyone who knows anything about Precious to please contact me. We must find out who was responsible for allowing her to get into this horrendous condition and then dumping her.”
“In addition I would like to remind people that if they are unable to look after their pets they should seek help at the earliest opportunity and not let their animal suffer through neglect,” continued Penny.
Precious is currently in RSPCA kennels. She is believed to be an eight or nine-year-old terrier cross. She had no collar or tag nor was she microchipped.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999. Calls are in confidence.
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