The RSPCA and their followers on Facebookwere left angry and sad after the charity shared a heartbreaking post about a small dog that was dumped in an 'isolated' South Yorkshire quarry on a festive night. The images of the poor animal are distressing.
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It was only a miracle that the pup was discovered on time.
Appalling cruelty
A small dog got a new lease on life after it was miraculously found abandoned in a remote location by an ‘isolated’ quarry on a festive night. The pooch was traumatised and scared. The distressing images shared by its rescuers show that the poor animal has almost no hair.
The RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre that took the pet in, called it a ‘tragic’ case of neglect and extreme animal cruelty.
The dog, who was not named by the charity, is now on her road to recovery, which includes extensive treatment, medicated baths and weekly check-ups.
The animal welfare organisation wrote on Facebook:
This little girl was abandoned in a quarry on New Year’s Eve; in such an isolated place, it is very lucky that she was found in time.
The dog now often wears a knitted jumper in order to keep warm due to its nearly bald body and 'likes to snuggle up for a nap in her favourite fluffy bed'.
*Beware that this post contains images which some people may find distressing* This little girl was abandoned in a...
Posted by RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre on Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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‘Makes my blood boil’
According to the RSPCA, this is just one example of the many tragic cases of neglect they experience on a daily basis.
The poor dog’s story posted on Facebookprompted anger and sadness among animal lovers in the comments section.
One person wrote:
Ohh poor babe, who would do that to this little beauty. Makes my blood boil.
Another chimed in:
Poor girl, no animal deserves to be treated like that!
The RSPCA attached a fundraiser to the post. Anyone who wants to support the local branch and its vital work can also donate on their website.
Sources used:
- The Star: 'RSPCA: Small dog abandoned in 'isolated' South Yorkshire quarry victim of 'tragic' case of neglect'
