The RSPCA says there was a 33 per cent rise within the variety of dumped animals in Leicestershire
Animal abondonments across Leicestershire have seen a 33 per cent rise.
The RSPCA says it has received some 373 reports of animal abandonment this year – a 33 per cent rise on statistics from 2020.
The animal welfare charity says across the country nearly 18,000 animals have been abandoned this year.
RSPCA spokesman Dermot Murphy said: “The combined effects of the pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis has created a perfect storm – and means we expect more animals than ever will need our help this year.
“Abandonment calls to our emergency line are now at a three-year high, as we respond to an increasing number of animals being given up and dumped.
“Behind these shocking statistics are thousands of vulnerable animals. Each one is a valuable life in urgent need of our help.
“We’re desperately involved in regards to the winter months in Leicestershire. Abandonments have soared and lots of rescue centres are full to bursting, so we face an unprecedented winter disaster.
“Our rescue groups are set to be busier than ever this Christmas – so we’d like animal lovers to affix the Christmas rescue and donate to assist us be there for animals in determined want as neglect and abandonment soars.”
One of the incidents domestically included the physique of a feminine Staffordshire Bull Terrier present in a Leicester park, behind a row of bushes.
The canine was taken to an area vet to be examined, and it’s believed she had been lifeless for round per week.While there have been no apparent indicators of accidents or reason for loss of life, the canine was in a poor situation and was underweight. She was microchipped however it was not registered.
Dermot added: “The support of the public helps neglected and abandoned animals in so many ways – from buying soft, warm bedding and nourishing food for an animal who’s desperately cold and hungry, to funding vital vet care for an animal who’s suffering and in pain.”
