A ten-week-old lurcher puppy was discovered useless after it had been dumped exterior a vet apply.
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after the canine’s physique was found on the steps of Kingsnorth Veterinary Centre, in Ashford, on Tuesday.
The white lurcher-type didn’t have a microchip and no objects have been left with him.
Animal rescue officer on the RSPCA Emily Hoad is investigating. She mentioned: “This poor puppy was abandoned at some point overnight.
“This would have been a very traumatic and sad end for this poor puppy if he was still alive when left, without any comfort, in the freezing cold.
“It is never acceptable to abandon unwanted pets, and especially not extremely vulnerable young puppies on cold winter evenings.
“We understand people are struggling with the cost of living but urge pet owners to seek help before resorting to such cruel behaviour.”
There was no CCTV of the incident in Ashford Road.
“It is never acceptable to abandon unwanted pets…”
The RSPCA is interesting for the general public to get in contact in the event that they noticed anybody with a puppy within the space on the time or is aware of somebody who had a white lurcher puppy and not has one.
Anyone with info, is requested to contact its inspectorate line on 0300 123 8018, quoting incident quantity 1193449.
It comes because the animal welfare charity stories a three-year rise of abandonments with 17,838 stories made throughout England and Wales as much as the tip of October this yr. The quantity is predicted to achieve 21,417 by the tip of yr.
This compares with 16,118 stories throughout 2020 and could be larger than stories obtained in 2021 (17,179) and 2022 (19,645).
