Dumped like a sack of rubbish: Heartbroken dog left to die on streets
A FLEA-riddled dog was dumped like a piece of rubbish to die on the streets.
The pitiful terrier was so badly neglected she could barely stand and her claws were so long they were embedded into her pads.
Animal welfare investigators say the brown and white terrier was also so poorly she would have been able to make it to where was found – meaning her callous keeper had deliberately dumped her on the streets.
Tragically, when vets were finally given a chance to help the little brown and white dog, she was discovered to be suffering from a serious heart condition.
To ease her suffering, she was put to sleep.
The RSPCA is investigating how the dog ended up collapsed on Barley Hill Road, in Southfields, Northampton, last weekend.
RSPCA inspector Michelle Hare said: “The dog was in such a poor condition and as she could barely stand, it is clear that she did not make her own way onto the street like this. Someone must have dumped her.
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It is clear that she did not make her own way onto the street
“She was absolutely crawling with fleas and her claws had curled over under themselves and embedded themselves in her pads.”
Because she was not fitted with a microchip, there is no way to identify the dog or find out the details of her owner.
The RSPCA has released a photograph of the dog taken shortly before she died with a hope that someone may recognise her and know where she came from.
Despite getting urgent veterinary attention as soon as she was discovered, there was little vets could do to save her life.
RSPCA inspector Ms Hare added: “Sadly, she was also suffering from heart failure and despite the vets trying their very best, she deteriorated. As a result, she was put to sleep to prevent further suffering.
“Quite simply, she had got into the state she was in due to pure negligence.
“Someone had neglected her and then dumped her like rubbish in the street. This is no way to treat an animal. There is simply no excuse. We want to find out how she came to be in this state.”
Anyone with who recognises the dog or has information about where she came from is asked to call the RSPCA’s confidential appeal line on 0300 123 8018.