Mary, Holly, and Rudey were three puppies that had been discarded in a box on the side of the road. They are now under care to treat their mites, but they still need help as they have yet to find loving homes.
During the devastating cost-of-living crisis, three dearly beloved puppies were discarded along with a pile of trash. Fortunately, they were discovered and saved before it was too late!
As multiple Brits grapple with financial hardship this winter, the adorable spaniel puppies – who are just a few weeks old – have unfortunately been added to the list of animals callously abandoned.
Rescued from a cardboard box near a rubbish heap on the B4696 in Wiltshire on December 21, these poor pups were covered with mites and desperately needed help. To commemorate their chance discovery at this special time of year, they have been given Christmas-themed names – and are now receiving essential treatment.
Currently, RSPCA animal rescue officer Freya Lamb is researching the circumstances leading up to Mary, Holly, and Rudey’s abandonment as she works diligently for an organization devoted to animal welfare.
With deep sorrow, she declared: “It’s heartbreaking to see these poor puppies in such a state. Not only are they underweight, but the ear mites that plague them are simply unbearable.”
These two anxious and fearful canines are in need of their forever home – one even has a cherry eye that needs medical attention. Unfortunately, they’re so scared of humans that it’s hard to get close enough to give them the love they deserve.
Through the generous effort of a helpful bystander, these unfortunate canines were taken to RSPCA Oak and Furrows Wildlife Centre before being embraced by the nurturing team at RSPCA Cheltenham and East Gloucestershire Branch.
According to the RSPCA, its teams have observed a 25% hike in abandonment cases.
The thought of putting a beloved feline in a pet carrier and leaving them in an isolated part of the woods, or simply tossing an adored pup out from your car and driving off with them desperately chasing after it is unbearable for most owners. Yet, this heartless act is all too common according to Dermot Murphy, chief inspectorate officer at the RSPCA; as day-by-day animals are being cruelly abandoned in such ways.
We understand that life can throw us curveballs, as the pandemic and cost of living crisis have shown. But no matter what unforeseen events arise, there is never an acceptable reason to abandon a pet.
Despite hard times, pet owners can explore alternatives to keep their beloved four-legged friends close.