THE RSPCA has launched an appeal after a cocker spaniel, which was found emaciated in Stourport. had to be put to sleep by a vet on welfare grounds.
The black/tan female was discovered in a poor condition on May 7 in Hartlebury Common and was taken to a vets in Kidderminster.
There the dog was euthanised and the RSPCA were notified.
RSPCA Inspector Emily Cheeseman – who has been making enquiries – said: “This poor dog was emaciated, dehydrated and was having seizures.
“She also had terrible matted fur.
“The vet suspected she had been unable to get up for a while – so although we don’t know what has happened we have concerns she could have been dumped.
“Unfortunately – even though she was microchipped – the details were not up to date so we have not been able to find out where she came from.”
Ms Cheeseman said she was quite a distinctive dog, so the charity was appealing to anyone who may have first-hand information to help with enquiries.
Anyone who can help should call the RSPCA on 0300 123 0018.
The RSPCA would like to thank those who have been involved in this incident.
“We’d of course like to thank the vets, but also to the member of the public who found this dog and took her straight to a vets,” said Ms Cheeseman.
The charity said whenever an animal was in need, the quicker they received the help they required, the better.
“By helping small sick and injured animals yourself, it frees up our teams to focus their specialist skills on investigating cruelty and neglect and reaching more victims who urgently need our help.
“If it’s safe to do so, please take any sick or injured small animals directly to a local vet who can help.
“We have lots of advice on our website to help the public to safely handle and transport a small animal in need.”
