RSPCA attract trace owner of underweight roaming dog discovered in Sunderland

The underweight animal was having a hard time to stroll when it was discovered by a member of the general public.

The middle-aged male Dogue de Bordeaux/cross Mastiff was required to a regional veterinary practice after being found by a kind-hearted rescuer in the Tunstall Hills location of the city on Friday, April 28.

The dog’s hips and spinal column were extending and there was a traumatic tennis ball-sized mass noticeable near the base of his tail.

Although the animal was using a patterned material collar, he was discovered not to be microchipped, and now the RSPCA is interesting anybody who identifies him to contact us.

RSPCA inspector Helen Beswick is checking out the event and has actually seen the dog. She prompted the owner to contact us, specifically if they were having a hard time to fulfill the cost of looking after their family pet: “We’re very concerned by his poor state of health and the fact he was found wandering about on his own with no apparent owner in sight,” she said.

“He was very weak on his back legs, which bent inwards when he walked, and his hips were dipped and low. He was generally in quite a distressing state and looked uncomfortable.

“I’m very keen to establish where he has come from and if he’s under the care of a vet and whether someone is missing him.

“We would urge anyone who may be struggling, especially in the current financial climate, to seek help and advice for their pets, rather than waiting and perhaps letting things escalate.”

As the cost of living crisis continues, the RSPCA is supplying devoted assistance for concerned family pet owners, with a recently-opened telephone helpline on 0300 123 0650 and an online center that includes details about family pet healthcare expenses.

As he was taken in to the veterinarian as a roaming, the dog is now being boarded in personal kennels by Sunderland City Council.

Anyone with details which can help the RSPCA’s query is prompted to call the charity’s inspectorate appeal line, in self-confidence, on 0300 123 8018.