A pup abandoned with horrendous untreated burns charmed his foster family

This French bulldog with painful sores from the burns left untreated for weeks was found wandering in the park alone. It’s not clear who inflicted the horrific injuries and abandoned the pooch. Luckily, he was taken into the RSPCA’s care and received the best medical attention possible. The charity matched the pup with lovely foster parents who ended up falling for the sweet bulldog and offered him a forever home.

Found with horrific burns

French Bulldog Bruce was found shivering in a bush near a park in Preston, Lancashire, England. The eight-year-old pup was distressed and in pain from horrific burns on his back.

He was taken into the RSPCA's care, and staff rushed him to the vet for emergency treatment.

The examination showed that the burns had occurred two to three weeks earlier. It meant that Bruce must have been in extreme pain the entire time the wounds were left untreated.

The charity launched an investigation to locate the pup’s cruel owner. The enquiry is ongoing.

'His fur is now growing again'

RSPCA Preston Branch administrator Tanya Barrett said that upon arrival to the rescue Bruce had to be sedated, so the vets could clip his fur and clean his extensive and infected wounds. The pup had scar tissue removed from his back as his fur was not growing in the injured area, meaning it could easily get scratched or sunburned, Express.co.uk writes. Bruce was also given pain relief and tablets to combat the infection and had cream applied to his wounds daily.

Tanya Barret added:

The vet said that the infection suggested the wounds were about two to three weeks old - so he must have been suffering horrendously during that time.

Thanks to the treatments financed by the RSPCA, Bruce’s fur is now growing back.

From foster care to forever home

After spending three months in the RSPCA's care, Bruce was offered a foster home with a lovely local couple. But naturally, they couldn’t resist the charms of this sweet bulldog and offered him a forever family.

Angharad, a marketing assistant, told Express.co.uk:

We never thought for a moment we would adopt the first dog we fostered - but we just fell for him. Despite his history, Bruce is so loving and trusting of all people. He is always eager to greet new people and get strokes and cuddles.

To help the RSPCA rescue more abandoned animals like Bruce and support the charity as it attempts to crack down on cruelty, please donate by visiting their Cancel Out Cruelty campaign online.

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