A heartbreaking image reveals the minute animal rescuers assisted the poor dog, which had actually been cruelly abandoned in a cage in a Birmingham commercial park.
It comes as incredible data reveal a boost of 27 percent in deliberate cruelty versus animals in the West Midlands – an increase which is far greater than the nationwide average.
The animal well-being charity was gotten in touch with after a member of the general public discovered the dog, German shepherd, in Armoury Road on the early morning of Saturday, July 8.
RSPCA inspector Kate Levesley, who is examining the occurrence, said: “This poor dog was clearly very distressed. Hehad no food or water and just a thin blanket covering the cage he was dumped in.
“Heartbreakingly, the dog was also wearing what we believe to be a shock collar, a cruel device which causes pain and fear in animals.
“Thankfully the dog was physically okay and was collected by a dog warden, but it is sad that he was ever put in this situation in the first place. It is never acceptable to abandon an animal so cruelly like this.”
CCTV video has actually been obtained by the RSPCA, nevertheless the charity is contacting members of the general public to help in their queries.
Kate included: “It has been reported that a man driving a purple car abandoned the dog, however we don’t have further information at this time. If you recognise the dog or know who did this, please do report this to us in complete confidence so we can look into it further.”
To report details, contact the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018, pricing quote recommendation 01110000.
Latest figures from the RSPCA reveal a disconcerting boost in deliberate cruelty versus animals consisting of 684 reports in the West Midlands in 2015 – a boost of 27 percent compared to 2021, an increase far greater than the nationwide average.
Overall, the variety of reports made nationally to the charity’s cruelty line about deliberate damage to animals – consisting of poundings, mutilations such as ear cropping, poisonings and even killings – has actually increased by 14 percent, with 12,582 reported in 2015 compared to 11,012 reports in 2021.
The charity has actually released its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign, to raise funds to help its frontline rescue groups continue to save animals from cruelty and abuse and to raise awareness about how to stop cruelty to animals for good.
