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Disabled Dog Abandoned In A Ditch (from The Northern Echo)
A DISABLED dog, in an appallingly neglected condition, was dumped in a ditch in the latest shameful example of North-East animal cruelty.
Deaf, blind and unable to stand, with its spine protruding from under its coat, the male, tan collie crossbreed could only lie whimpering in the mud.
Its distressed cries were heard by a passer-by, who contacted the RSPCA.
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The elderly animal, estimated to have been aged between seven and 10 years old, was rescued by animal collection officer (ACO) John Lawson last Saturday.
The passer-by called the charity after hearing the dog whimpering from the ditch behind the Bowes Incline Hotel, Birtley, near Gateshead, close to the old A1.
As well as being painfully thin, the dog was also deaf and had a heavy cataract in its left eye.
Its right eye was sealed up with pus and its claws had been allowed to grow so long they curled round beneath the pads of its paws.
Because of the extent of the dog's injuries, a vet advised that it be put out of its suffering.
ACO Lawson said: "This is a shocking case of neglect and abandonment. The dog was so emaciated that his ribs and spine were protruding from under his coat. He was deaf, blind and too weak to even stand.
"He appears to have been malnourished and neglected for a considerable period of time and has obviously suffered from a variety of ailments.
"It's unbelievable that anyone could treat an animal like this, especially one in such a desperate condition. If anyone has any information about who may once have owned this dog, I urge them to contact the RSPCA immediately."
Anyone with information can contact the RSPCA cruelty and advice line on 0870 5555 999. Calls are confidential and charged at the national rate.
A DISABLED dog, in an appallingly neglected condition, was dumped in a ditch in the latest shameful example of North-East animal cruelty.
Deaf, blind and unable to stand, with its spine protruding from under its coat, the male, tan collie crossbreed could only lie whimpering in the mud.
Its distressed cries were heard by a passer-by, who contacted the RSPCA.
continued...
The elderly animal, estimated to have been aged between seven and 10 years old, was rescued by animal collection officer (ACO) John Lawson last Saturday.
The passer-by called the charity after hearing the dog whimpering from the ditch behind the Bowes Incline Hotel, Birtley, near Gateshead, close to the old A1.
As well as being painfully thin, the dog was also deaf and had a heavy cataract in its left eye.
Its right eye was sealed up with pus and its claws had been allowed to grow so long they curled round beneath the pads of its paws.
Because of the extent of the dog's injuries, a vet advised that it be put out of its suffering.
ACO Lawson said: "This is a shocking case of neglect and abandonment. The dog was so emaciated that his ribs and spine were protruding from under his coat. He was deaf, blind and too weak to even stand.
"He appears to have been malnourished and neglected for a considerable period of time and has obviously suffered from a variety of ailments.
"It's unbelievable that anyone could treat an animal like this, especially one in such a desperate condition. If anyone has any information about who may once have owned this dog, I urge them to contact the RSPCA immediately."
Anyone with information can contact the RSPCA cruelty and advice line on 0870 5555 999. Calls are confidential and charged at the national rate.