Poorly puppy abandoned and ‘left to die’ in Kirkham woodland
The tiny German Shepherd was around 4 weeks old
The RSPCA is appealing for information after an extremely poorly tiny puppy was found abandoned in woodland in Kirkham this week.
A member of the public spotted the dog whilst walking along a footpath off Station Road on Tuesday afternoon (17th October).
RSPCA inspector Amy McIntosh, investigating, said: “The walker was very worried about her as she appeared to be alone, was staggering around and couldn’t walk properly so they rushed her into a veterinary surgery nearby.
“She was very thin and extremely weak and she’d been left out in the cold on her own. We don’t believe she had been there for long as it is a busy dog-walking area and we think she would have been spotted out in the open fairly quickly so we suspect she was abandoned there shortly before 3pm.
“She wasn’t tied up and didn’t have any belongings or bedding with her so it looks as though she’s just been plonked there without a second thought.
“She was completely emaciated, dehydrated and very, very weak.”
The poorly pup, thought to be between four and six-weeks-old, was nicknamed Pumpkin and rushed to the vets for emergency treatment and care.
Sadly, her test results showed she was anaemic, riddled with parasites and was suffering with serious liver problems. Vets decided the kindest thing to do was to put her to sleep to prevent further suffering.
“I’m devastated that Pumpkin couldn’t be saved and furious that someone could abandon such a weak, vulnerable puppy and leave her to die,” inspector McIntosh added.
“I’d like to urge anybody who recognises her or who may know where she came from to get in touch with me by calling 0300 123 8018 and leaving me a message.
“It’s completely unacceptable to dump her like this. She’s been cast aside just like a broken washing machine or an old mattress. There is no excuse for this sort of irresponsible and mindless cruelty.”