More pups abandoned outside RSPCA base

Four puppies have been abandoned outside an RSPCA branch just three weeks after seven pups thought to be from the same family were dumped there.

At 08:00 GMT on Monday, staff at the RSPCA site in Bawtry found a dog carrier with three female and one male terrier-cross pups, aged about eight weeks.

On 15 November, seven youngsters were found in a crate during a storm at the same spot.

Branch manager Daniel Cartwright said: "It is so sad to think that someone has just discarded these pups. 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."

The RSPCA said the pups - now named Sunny, Rain, Drizzle and Puddle - appeared timid and were all in need of a bath but were thought to be in good health.

Mr Cartwright said: "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."

This latest discovery came after seven pups were abandoned last month. They have since found new homes.

Mr Cartwright 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 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."

This week the RSPCA launched its Big Give Back to Animals appeal to raise funds, saying it is braced for an increase in abandonment reports during the winter.

Mr Cartwright said: "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."

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