The RSPCA is appealing for information after three spaniel puppies were abandoned in a cardboard box in Wiltshire.
The young pups, who are just weeks old, were found near a pile of rubbish in a box by the side of the B4696 near Lydiard plain between Royal Wotton Bassett and South Cerney on December 21.
They were taken by a member of the public to RSPCA Oak & Furrows Wildlife Centre before being taken into the care of the team at the RSPCA Cheltenham and East Gloucestershire Branch.
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Freya Lamb is now investigating how the puppies, who have been named Mary, Holly and Rudey, came to be abandoned as she investigates for the animal welfare charity.
She said: “These poor puppies are all sadly underweight and suffering with ear mites. One of the dogs also has cherry eye which needs veterinary treatment. They are very nervous and scared and don’t want to go near anyone.”
If anyone has any information, please contact the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.
The RSPCA has been raising awareness of the shocking reality that will be faced by abandoned and neglected pets this festive season with its film Heart.
The film made in-house and starring the charity’s staff who gave up their own time for filming – features a beautiful, exclusive cover of Blondie’s Heart of Glass by Gabrielle Aplin.
The clip tells the story of an injured and abandoned dog who is helped to safety by an RSPCA rescuer before his life is transformed by love and care. It comes as the RSPCA reports a 25% rise in abandonment incidents being dealt with by its teams.
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