An ‘extremely matted’ dog – who needed to be put under anaesthetic to be shaved – has actually been discovered after being cruelly abandoned in Liverpool. The Shih Tzu – called Pepper – was discovered connected under a bush in Scargreen Recreation Ground, in Shottesbrook Green, on Wednesday July 12, and was required to a regional veterinarians.
Pepper is now with being took care of by the RSPCA and making a good healing. However, the organisation are appealing for details to learn who abandoned her.
RSPCA inspector Nadine Pengilly said: “Pepper was in such a state, she was extremely matted – we believe she hasn’t been groomed for about two years. The only way the vets could remove all the fur was by putting her under anaesthetic. Underneath her fur her skin was red raw, she was clearly very uncomfortable and suffering.
“It is shocking that Pepper ever got into this condition in the first place. Someone must know who owned her. We followed up the details on her microchip – which is how we know her name – but sadly we haven’t been able to find out who owned her as the contact details aren’t up to date.
“After her shave, she looks like a new dog and is a lot more comfortable. It is just sad that she has gone through so much.”
Animal cruelty statistics: The latest figures from the RSPCA reveal a worrying boost in deliberate cruelty versus animals consisting of 381 reports in Merseyside in 2015 – a boost of 15% compared to 2021.
Contact the RSPCA: Anyone with details can connect with the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018, estimating recommendation 01113127.
