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14/05/2009 - Dying Dog Is Dumped In Bristol Garden
RSPCA Appeal For Information After Dying Dog Is Dumped In Bristol Garden.
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The RSPCA is appealing for information after an elderly collapsed dog was dumped in a Bristol garden.
A member of the public discovered the emaciated and collapsed Yorkshire terrier bitch in the garden of his Wyndham Crescent home, in the Brislington area of Bristol on Saturday 2 May. The dog was immediately rushed the RSPCA Bristol Animal Clinic, in St Albert Road, St Phillips which operates a 24hr emergency veterinary service for ill and injured stray animals, wildlife casualties and animals brought in by RSPCA inspectors.
A veterinary examination of the elderly terrier revealed that she was emaciated and severely dehydrated. Her hind legs were too weak for her to stand and she was close to death. She also had faecal soiling all over her rear end and a large mass hanging from her underside which was a untreated hernia. Her coat was very matted and she was suffering from conjunctivitis. She was put to sleep on veterinary advice to prevent her suffering further.
RSPCA Bristol Veterinary Clinic manager, Mandy Stone, said: “When you are a part of the RSPCA you see some terrible sights but this dog must be one of the worst cases of neglect I have ever seen.
“This poor little creature was in a collapsed and distressed state and she has simply been dumped in a strangers garden and left to die.
“Luckily she was found quickly and brought to us and although sadly nothing could be done to help her, at least she was prevented from suffering any further and given some dignity.”
Now the RSPCA is appealing for information in a bid to trace the person responsible for this dog and discover how she came to be where she was found.
RSPCA chief inspector Becky Griffiths, whose group of inspectors are investing, said: “We have made some initial door to door enquiries but no one has recognised the dog so far, which suggests that she was probably abandoned some distance away from where she was living.
“There is no excuse for allowing any animal to get into such as state and it appears she has not received even the most basic of care, let alone veterinary attention, all of which owners have a legal responsibility to give to their pets under The Animal Welfare Act.
“I would urge anyone with information about this animal to contact the RSPCA so we can ensure that no other animals in the home are suffering in this way.”
The team of professional veterinary staff at the RSPCA Bristol Animal Clinic are committed to the welfare of each and every animal that passes through the doors, although sadly the extent to which some have suffered can be too much for them to bear. The RSPCA Bristol Animal Clinic also provides subsidised veterinary services, with an emphasis on promoting responsible pet ownership and neutering, for pet animals whose owners are unable to afford private veterinary fees, leaving no excuse for any pet owner to allow their animal to reach such levels of suffering.
The clinic is an integral part of the RSPCA Bristol Branch which cares for over 2,000 animals every year. With so many animals depending on them for care, veterinary treatment and a re-homing service, the charity’s annual running costs exceed £1.4 million. As with most Branches of the RSPCA, the Bristol Branch and Clinic are a separately registered charity, receiving no money from the RSPCA National Society but rely on the generosity of local people, through donations, legacies and fundraising events to continue their important work.
Anyone with information about this dog is urged to contact the RSPCA cruelty and information line on 0300 1234 999 and leave a message for Chief Inspector Griffiths. Calls are treated in strictest confidence.
