WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Horrific pictures show gaping wound on abandoned puppy's neck
A PUPPY was abandoned and left to die with a horrific gaping gash biting into its neck.
Cocker spaniel Guinness was discovered passed out on the floor with one of the worst wounds the RSPCA had ever seen.
A tiny collar had been left of the months old tragic black and white mutt and it had dug into its neck as he grew - slowly slicing through his flesh.
And despite the several inches deep wound being infected the poor pooch did not whimper once after he was rushed to RSPCA Harmsworth Hospital in London for emergency vet treatment.
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Stunned Inspector Joe White said: "Poor Guinness was in such a bad way when we picked him up, he had a huge open and infected wound on his neck.
"It looks as though he had been left with a collar on that was far too small for him and it had gradually cut in to his neck.
"The wound was gaping and looked as though his collar had gone the whole way round his neck.
"I could not believe it. It was one of the worst wounds I have seen in my whole time as an RSPCA inspector.
It was one of the worst wounds I have seen in my whole time as an RSPCA inspector
"It is so deep and looks extremely painful, I have seen some awful things but this one really hit me."
Despite the savage injury Guinness is now on the mend and can be seen smiling in hospital after getting the treatment he desperately needed.
Now an investigation has been launched to find his owners in the wake of the macabre discovery made in Grays, in Essex, on Sunday.
Inspector White added: "At least he is in the best place now and in safe hands getting the treatment that he needs.
"How anyone could neglect this poor puppy in this way and ignore such an awful wound that so obviously needed treatment is just beyond me.
"He is only around eight months old and so friendly and full of love despite everything he has been through.
"He didn't even whimper when vets were treating him.
"At the moment we are trying to find his owner. He has a chip but the details are not up to date.
"On his chip he is simply known as Puppy Number 2. It is so very sad."
The shocking discovery of poor Guinness came within just days of today's launch of the charity's 'Love Animals, Hate Cruelty' campaign.
Anyone with information about what happened to Guinness is being urged to contact the Inspector Appeal Line on 0300 123 8018.