One puppy from abandoned trio rescued from roadside has died
The remaining brother pups are still being cared for
Last updated 29th Sep 2021
Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the USPCA is appealing to the public for information following the discovery of three young Labrador-cross pups which were found in a ditch on the Gortaree Road, County Fermanagh.
Sharing a public appeal on social media, USPCA wrote: "We have seen many sad cases here at the USPCA but that doesn't make them any easier.
"We were horrified when alerted by a member of the public who found three freezing cold Labrador-cross pups discarded like rubbish at the side of the road in County Fermanagh.
Found by a member of the public ‘stone-cold’ to touch, the pups were just days old with their umbilical cords still attached.
The puppies were rescued by their finder who co-ordinated with an animal rescue officer at USPCA to get them the care they needed at their veterinary suite in Newry. provided life-saving warmth and food and alerted the USPCA of the incident.
USPCA confirmed this morning, that despite the best efforts of their expert veterinary team, the smallest of the three pups did not have the strength to survive and today the USPCA has confirmed, he has passed away.
"They were in such a bad way when first seen by our veterinary team - freezing cold, umbilical cord still attached and maggots festering in their wounds. We are devastated to have lost one of our pack but are doing everything in our power to help the survival of the remaining two pups. "
Colleen Tinnelly, USPCA Development Manager said, "We are absolutely appalled by this incident, that someone would heartlessly abandon these innocent puppies, discarding them amongst rubbish and leaving them to fend for themselves. It is a horrific act of cruelty and one which we cannot believe is still happening in this day and age.
"We are very grateful for the actions of the individual who discovered the young litter, as without his intervention they would not have had any chance of survival. They are now in the care of our veterinary team however it is too early at this stage to determine if they will survive this ordeal.
Colleen continued: "No animal deserves to die at the side of the road, especially when there are organisations like the USPCA who work to safeguard animals’ lives and provide them with loving homes."
The USPCA is appealing for anyone who may have any information regarding this incident to come forward immediately.
Please contact the USPCA on 028 3025 1000
The puppies were found abandoned here
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