RSPCA appeal to find callous person who dumped a severely neglected young dog in park

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a dying young dog - which is believed to have been used for breeding - was found dumped in a park in Ellesmere Port.

The young Bulldog-type pet was taken into Animal Trust Veterinary Surgery in Birkenhead on Sunday at about 4pm by a man who claimed he had found her abandoned in Victoria Park, Ellesmere Port.  

The poor dog was in a collapsed state and it was clear she had been severely neglected. 

During further examination vets found the malnourished dog, which was suffering from hypothermia, had a range of health issues including a severe eye infection which meant she was unable to open her eyes. 

She also had a serious untreated ear infection, her nose was crusting and she also had a bad skin condition. There was also inflammation on her paw possibly from standing in her own urine.

Vets struggled to take her temperature as she was so cold and it is believed she was probably kept enclosed outside as the underside of her coat was stained with urine and faeces and she had long nails - one had become ingrown. 

It was also found that the young female had a C-section scar so it is suspected she may have been used for breeding and when health problems arose she was left untreated and eventually abandoned.

Sadly due to her severe state of health due a vet decided the kindest thing to do was to put her to sleep. 

They reported the matter to the RSPCA who are now investigating and animal rescuer inspector Anthony Joynes is trying to trace the person responsible.

Anthony said: “This poor dog has suffered a catalogue of neglect there is never any excuse for a dog to be left suffering in this way - especially as she was so young.

“She was a young dog and had a C-section scar so I suspect she had been used for breeding and then left to suffer with failing health without any veterinary treatment. 

“Then whoever owned her not only failed her when she was alive but decided to just callously dump her like a piece of rubbish to die.

“I am keen to find the person responsible for this and appealing for anyone with information as to who owned the dog to get in touch.”

Anthony said he is keen to trace the man who carried the dog into the vets as he may be able to provide vital information about the investigation but he did not leave his details.

He added: “The man said he found the dog in Victoria Park and I am keen to speak to him to find whereabouts he came across the dog as he may have seen something which will help the investigation.

“It may enable me to pinpoint nearby CCTV which could also help with the investigation.”

The investigation comes as BBC Three prepare to broadcast a television programme “Will My Puppies Make Me Rich’ which the RSPCA believes is extremely irresponsible and will encourage and glamorise breeding as a ‘get rich quick’ scheme which, in turn, could lead to serious dog welfare issues and fuel the illegal puppy trade.

Along with a number of other animal welfare and veterinary organisations who shared our concerns, the animal welfare charity has written a joint letter to the programme creators and BBC Three urging them to rethink.

Anyone with information which could help the investigation should contact the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018.