Two “frightened and cold” puppies have been found dumped in a hedge at a Welsh country park. The tiny five-week old terriers were discovered by a member of the public near the entrance to Llyn Llech Owain Country Park in Carmarthenshire.
The man who found them noticed a plastic carrier bag in a hedge and could hear the sound of puppies crying. Horrified at what he found inside the bag, he took the pups to a nearby vet and called the RSPCA. You can keep up to date with the latest Carmarthenshire news by signing up to the local newsletter here.
The animal charity is now asking anyone with information about how the dogs came to be dumped by the side of the road outside the country park - which is located in Gorslas, near Cross Hands - to come forward.
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“The two five-week old puppies were found on their own in a plastic carrier bag which was loosely tied,” explained RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben. “The puppies were taken to a vet and are being treated for a skin condition. We are now making enquiries to find out who was responsible for these pups. It is heartbreaking to think that someone abandoned them in a bag out in the cold like a piece of rubbish. Luckily they were found and we’d like to thank that person for caring for them and calling us.”
Having been found on April 4, the dogs are now recovering well and a loving home has been found for them. Unfortunately, appalling finds of this nature are becoming more common, according to the RSPCA.
“Sadly, more and more people are abandoning their animals and it could be down to a number of reasons, for example when owners are unable to cope, whether that be with an animal’s behaviour, the costs of keeping the pet or other things in their life take over they opt to dump them,” added inspector Hogben. “But there is never an excuse to abandon an animal - the puppies must have been so frightened and cold.”
The RSPCA is calling on anyone with any information about the puppies to contact the inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.
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