TWO tiny puppies are recovering after being abandoned in a plastic bag in Cross Hands.
The five-week-old puppies were discovered on Tuesday, April 4 in a hedge on the side of the road near Llyn Llech Owain Country Park in Gorslas. They were heard crying inside a carrier bag by a member of the public who saw the bag.
The person took them to a vet and called the RSPCA. The puppies were found to have a skin condition but are now receiving treatment for this.
The RSPCA are investigating the circumstances that led to the puppies being dumped.
RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said: “It is heartbreaking to think that someone abandoned them in a bag out in the cold like a piece of rubbish. Luckily they were found and we’d like to thank that person for caring for them and calling us.
“The pups are now doing well – and of course our enquiries continue – but a loving home has been found for them.
“Sadly more and more people are abandoning their animals and it could be down to a number of reasons, for example, when owners are unable to cope, whether that be with an animal’s behaviour, the costs of keeping the pet or other things in their life take over, they opt to dump them.
“But there is never an excuse to abandon an animal – the puppies must have been so frightened and cold.”
Anyone who has any information about the puppies is asked to contact the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.
Anyone who is worried about coping with the cost of living and their pets can contact the RSPCA for support on 0300 1230650 or by visiting the online hub: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/costofliving
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