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The RSPCA is disgusted after a dog, whose coat was so badly matted that it resembled a pile of dirty rags, was found dumped and close to death inside a black bin liner in Cannock, Staffordshire.

Dumped in a secluded spot, the dog was found at the side of a new bypass road at the Orbital Retail Park leading to the A5 on Sunday, 22 February.

A member of the public out cycling noticed some fur poking out of a bin bag and stopped to investigate. These actions saved the life of the little female dog, who was in a collapsed state.

Stunned by the dog's condition, RSPCA Inspector Penny Wieland, who attended the scene, rushed her to a vet.

Inspector Wieland is now investigating this incident and is appealing for anyone who knows anything about the dog to come forward.

'Words cannot express how disgusted I am'
She said: "The condition and smell of this poor animal was something I will never forget. Her matted coat, which was soaked in urine and excrement, would have taken years of neglect.

"Words cannot express how disgusted I am that someone put this dog in a bin liner and tossed her aside in a secluded area to die. How long she had been there we just do not know."

'Precious is a real fighter'
The dog, christened Precious by Penny, is believed to be an eight or nine-year-old terrier cross. She had no collar or tag, nor was she microchipped.

She was on fluids for 48 hours at Pool House Vets in Lichfield. Now she is gradually showing some signs of improvement, and is eating and drinking.

She has since been moved to RSPCA kennels, but she is still unable to stand or walk as she simply does not have the strength to hold her own body weight.

'Until she can stand, her future is uncertain'
"Precious is a real fighter," said Penny, "but it is not guaranteed that she will pull through. Until she can stand, her future is uncertain.

"She will require further tests, and in order to see if she will use her legs we are taking her to a hydrotherapy pool.

"We are doing everything we possibly can to nurse her back to health and allow her the opportunity of a loving home in the future."

Don't let animals suffer - seek help if you need it
Penny added: "I urge anyone who knows anything about Precious to please contact me. We must find out who is responsible for allowing her to get into this horrendous condition and then dumping her.

"In addition, I would like to remind people that if they are unable to look after their pets, they should seek help at the earliest opportunity and not let their animal suffer through neglect."

Under the Animal Welfare Act pet owners have a legal duty to care for and provide the five basic welfare needs of their pets, which includes preventing suffering. Penalties are a fine of up to £20,000 and/or six months in prison.

Inseparable animals in need of good loving homes
Here are just some of the animals in RSPCA care who cannot bear to be parted and who are looking for loving homes together.

  • Boris and Thelma
    It was a meeting of two lost and lonely souls for this pair of up-eared rabbits as they slowly began getting to know each other through the wire dividers of their runs.

    Their romance blossomed and it soon became clear they could no longer be apart. And so the bosom bunnies were given their own special love-run and have been happily living together ever since.

    Now, staff at the RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch are hoping this special Valentine's Day appeal will help to find a loving new home for Boris and Thelma where they can settle permanently and where their budding relationship can flourish. Can you help?

    Find out more about Boris and Thelma.

  • Ruby and Spike
    Ruby, a 10-year-old springer spaniel, and Spike, a five-year-old German shepherd cross, are absolutely devoted to each other having spent most of their lives together.

    It was very upsetting for the dogs when their previous owners had to give them up, but being together has helped.

    However, Ruby and Spike are being overlooked at the kennels and staff at the RSPCA West Suffolk Branch believe this may be because the dogs are looking for a home together.

    Reluctantly, the branch is considering separating them, but fear it will break the dogs' hearts. Can you help?

    Find out more about Ruby and Spike.

  • Bruno and Buddy
    Bruno, a gorgeous three-year-old red Staffordshire bull terrier, and Buddy, a handsome three-year-old Labrador, also came into the care of the RSPCA because sadly their previous owner could no longer look after them.

    Having spent most of their short lives together, the dogs ideally do not want to be parted, but it will take a very special owner to take them both on.

    Because the pair are a real bundle of energy, the RSPCA Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone Branch in Kent is considering separating them in order to increase their chances of finding a new home, although this is not something the branch likes to do. Can you help?

    Find out more about Bruno and Buddy.


    Adopt a pet from the RSPCA
    These are just some of the many animals in RSPCA care in need of loving new homes. Find out more about adopting an animal from the RSPCA in our Rehoming pages.

     

     

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