Three chihuahuas in need of urgent care after being found abandoned in Wiltshire
“These three dogs were dumped like rubbish"
Three chihuahuas have been found abandoned in a box in Wiltshire, needing urgent care.
A member of the public found the group near Avebury Stones on Sunday 14th August at around 8am.
They took them to a vet, who then contacted the RSPCA.
They were all in poor condition and one of them had a severe open wound on her back right leg and had to have emergency surgery to remove the limb.
The dogs are two older female chihuahuas named Babe and Tinkerbell, according to their microchips, and a younger male who has been named Ferdinand by the team caring for him.
The RSPCA is now calling for anyone with information about the dogs to get in touch with them.
RSPCA inspector Sharon Chrisp, who is investigating for the animal welfare charity, said:
“These three dogs were dumped like rubbish and left out in the open during the record temperatures of the recent heatwave.
“We understand that pet owners may be going through a difficult time at the moment with the cost of living crisis putting a strain on people’s finances, and, according to our Animal Kindness Index, two thirds of owners finding it more expensive to look after their pet compared to last year. But there is never an excuse to abandon an animal like this. Leaving them out in a heatwave is just cruel. These poor dogs must have been terrified to have been dumped, especially Babe who will have been in pain from her untreated injury.”
The dogs have microchips and Sharon has been following up a number of leads but has so far been unable to trace their owner and is now keen to speak to anyone who may have information as to who owned them.
She added:
“Thankfully they are now in RSPCA care and we will do all we can to help them recover and give them a chance of a life that they so deserve. I’m keen to speak to anyone who may recognise these dogs or may know who owned them. Anyone with information can contact me on the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018.”