The RSPCA is appealing to the public for information after an “extremely matted” dog – who had to be put under anaesthetic to be shaved – was abandoned in Liverpool. The shih tzu – called Pepper – was found tied under a bush in Scargreen Recreation Ground, in Shottesbrook Green, on Wednesday, July 12, and was taken to a local vets.
RSPCA inspector Nadine Pengilly, who is investigating the matter, said: “Pepper was in such a state, she was extremely matted – we believe she hasn’t been groomed for about 2 years. The just method the veterinarians might get rid of all the fur was by putting her under anaesthetic. Underneath her fur her skin was red raw, she was plainly extremely unpleasant and suffering.”
The badly pooch is now with an RSPCA branch, where she is making a good healing.
Nadine said: “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 had the ability to learn who owned her as the contact information aren’t as much as date.
“After her shave, she appears like a brand-new dog and is a lot more comfy. It is simply sad that she has actually gone through a lot.”
Anyone with info can contact the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018, estimating recommendation 01113127.
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.
Overall, the variety of reports made nationally to the charity’s cruelty line about deliberate damage to animals – consisting of whippings, mutilations such as poisonings, ear cropping and even killings – has actually increased by 14%, 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. For more info, go to the RSPCA’s website.
