The RSPCA is appealing for information to find the owner of a dog who was left in a terrible condition.
The dog, who was not microchipped, was found in the Brooklands Gardens area of Jaywick on October 20.
The dog was found by a member of the public who took the dog to a local vets.
Due to the dog’s condition sadly an independent vet decided the kindest thing to do was to put him to sleep to prevent him suffering further.
RSPCA inspector Emma Beynon has been investigating the poor dog’s abandonment and following up a number of lines of enquires – but is appealing for the public to help.
She said: “This poor dog was in an awful condition and I am keen to find out who his owner is.
“He is an entire male Staffordshire bull terrier, white and brindle in colour and was wearing a black dog coat at the time he was found.
“I am doing what I can to find the owner of this poor dog and I would urge anyone with information which can help my investigation to call me in confidence on 0300 123 8018.
“I would also like to speak to the person who found the dog as they may have information which could help with my enquiries.
“Sadly, we’re starting to see the results of rising costs on pet owners. More animals are coming into our care, more animals are being abandoned, and fewer animals are being rehomed.
“This is why we have launched our Christmas appeal to help raise funds so we can keep helping animals – and we are urging the public to support us.”
The RSPCA is pleading with people not to abandon their pets as the charity launches a Christmas campaign in response to rising concerns about neglect and abandonment. The animal welfare charity has seen a shocking 25% rise in the number of abandonment incidents being dealt with by its rescue teams this year, with a 13% rise in neglect incidents being dealt with by teams.
The RSPCA is working hard to keep much-loved pets in loving homes this Christmas by providing support to those struggling and urging animal lovers who are in a position to help to support the appeal by donating during this crisis.
The charity urges anyone struggling to take care of their pet never to abandon them but to ask for help. They have also launched a Cost of Living Hub online with tips and advice for anyone who might be finding times hard.
If you believe that animals deserve love and care during this Christmas period, please take action now. Together, we can rescue suffering animals and give them the chance of a better future.
