Two bald puppies who were dumped with their mum weeks before Christmas have asked Santa for their fur back.
Two sweet Lurcher puppies, Holly and Ivy were balding and itching when they were dumped on a cold, wet winter’s day with their mum, Mistletoe just weeks before Christmas.
The 12-week old pups have now written to Santa Paws to ask for their fur back. RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham, Surrey took the trio in on 27 November after they were abandoned by the side of the road in Effingham, Surrey.
Deputy Manager, Liz Wood said: “These poor little dogs were dumped beside the road like rubbish, it’s disgusting. They’ve got a really bad case of mange and are practically bald which means they’d been even more vulnerable to the cold and rain.
“Thankfully, someone spotted them and asked us for help, and we were able to get them into our warm, dry kennels quickly. They’ll now stay with us over the Christmas period while we nurse them back to full health. Mum Mistletoe is doing well but the pups have still got a long way to go and it will take some time for their coats to grow back.”
The family won’t be ready for adoption until the New Year while they receive treatment for mange. However, the centre is appealing for any donations to help cover the cost of their care over Christmas and the ongoing treatment they need.
Liz added: “Poor Holly and Ivy have lost a lot of their fur so we’re having to keep them snug and warm in special Christmas jumpers. They’ll be staying with us over the festive period so if you’d like to donate any special chews, treats or toys to keep them – and our other residents – entertained the we’d be hugely grateful for any donations.”
This winter, the RSPCA expects to take in more than 10,000 animals in need across England and Wales. To help deliver vital supplies to thousands of abused, neglected and abandoned animals left out in the cold this Christmas you can visit www.rspca.org.uk/giftofkindness and watch your virtual gifts fill up on the sleigh.
