Puppy rescued from car boot sale

Officers in Kidderminster seized the dog after wellbeing concerns were raised

Sausage
Author: Richard MuriePublished 30th Aug 2023

Officers from Kidderminster Police have seized a young puppy from a car boot sale after reports it was being mistreated.

Members of the public contacted officers claiming it was being dragged around and being offered for sale illegally.

The dog - renamed ‘Sausage’ by the patrol team - has been handed to the RSPCA which is now investigating.

Officers attended and witnessed some cruelty towards the Spaniel type dog. It was noted the puppy was not walking well and seemed very nervous. They seized him under Section 4 of the 2006 Animal Cruelty act.

Sausage was taken to a boarding kennels by the RSPCA who are now investigating the matter.

PC Natasha Hadley of Kidderminster Police, a dog owner herself, said she seized the puppy for his own wellbeing saying his back leg were bowed, he was very scared and cowering when people approached him.

"It was horrible to see such a young dog who should be full of life in a state of distress and being mistreated this way.

"He could barely walk, was very nervous and had no energy or interest in anything."

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