The male cross breed puppy – believed to be aged around 6 weeks old – was discovered at Cwm Level Park and Playing Fields in Brynhyfryd at around 6pm on Thursday 6 July.
A member of the general public thankfully identified the puppy who had actually apparently collapsed behind a tree. He was referred to as not having the ability to put any weight on his legs.
RSPCA Cymru is now appealing for info to discover what occurred and for anybody with first-hand info to call the animal well-being charity on 0300 123 8018 pricing quote 01109712.
It comes as the charity has actually launched figures as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign that reveal that deliberate damage reports have actually increased in Wales by 9% with events peaking throughout the summertime in previous years. In Swansea there were 459 cruelty reports in 2022 – 62 of these were deliberate damage and 23 were desertion reports.
The campaign intends 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.
RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben, who has actually been examining this latest desertion in Swansea, said: “This poor puppy shouldn’t have actually been far from his mum. He should have been so scared.
“Luckily when we selected him up he was doing far better and has actually been called Dave. He’s had a veterinarian examine up and after spending 4 days at home with me – he has actually been put with a fosterer from the RSPCA Llys Nini Branch.
“We would appeal to anyone who can help with our investigations to give us a call. It is very sad that he was just left in the park and we are keen to try and find out what exactly happened.”
Keith included: “While we don’t understand for specific why there has actually been a boost in reports of cruelty, the cost of living crisis and the post-pandemic world we reside in has actually produced an animal well-being crisis with more individuals getting family pets with possibly less time and money to look after them.
“The cost-of-living crisis also means the cost of rescuing animals is at an all-time high and our vital services are stretched to the limit.”
It is not understood why reports of animal cruelty peak in the summertime although elements like animal abuse being more noticeable as individuals are outdoors more, might be one aspect.
The RSPCA is offering devoted cost of living assistance for anxious family pet owners, that includes a telephone helpline on 0300 123 0650 and an online hub, which has great deals of practical ideas and guidance, consisting of information of family pet food bank plans.
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