Abandoned litter of pups due to be available for adoption soon- RSPCA in Doncaster issues details
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Puppies from a litter abandoned in Doncaster are due to be available for adoption soon.
Three female and one male terrier-cross pups, aged about eight weeks, were found at around 8am on Monday morning in a small crate close to the RSPCA’s Doncaster and Rotherham shelter in Doncaster.
Last month seven other pups were abandoned in a crate at the same place. They have since been adopted.
The latest pups - Sunny, Rain, Drizzle and Puddle - are being cared for by the RSPCA until they are ready to be re-homed.
Daniel Cartwright, Branch Manager, said: “It is so sad to think that someone has just discarded these pups. We do think they are from the same family due to how they look and the circumstances in where they were found.
“They were in cramped conditions in this carrier and were quite frightened and they smelt of urine so it appears they have been kept in dirty conditions.
“Fortunately we don’t think they had been there too long. Our staff have bathed them and will be offering them lots of TLC to help them recover.
“They are due to have a vet check and we will continue to care for them until they are ready to be put up for adoption, probably from the end of this week.”
Their abandonment comes as the RSPCA this week launches an urgent appeal - The Big Give Back to Animals - in the hope of raising vital funds to keep frontline teams rescuing animals, like these puppies, through the cold winter months.
The charity is bracing itself for increased abandonment reports in winter, with RSPCA frontline rescuers currently doing all they can to help animals experiencing the very worst cruelty and neglect.
Daniel added: “It’s always very sad to see pets who are in desperate need of medical care being left in circumstances such as this and we would urge anyone who is struggling to look after their animals - at what is a very difficult economic time for many people - to seek help and support when their pet first needs help, rather than simply abandoning an animal in their moment of need.
“We are keen to speak to the person who left these puppies so we can find out about their medical history and we would urge them to get in touch with us.”
For those who find themselves struggling, there are many reputable animal welfare charities who can offer help and advice and the RSPCA encourages anybody in a difficult situation to seek support.
The charity has launched a dedicated cost of living hub to signpost the help out there for people and has more than 200 Pet Food Bank Partnerships across the country to support struggling pet owners
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