27/01/2023
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RSPCA APPEAL | Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester: three poorly six-week-old puppies die after being dumped by man in a blue car.
The RSPCA is appealing for information after the puppies - a lurcher and two chihuahuas - were reportedly dumped by a man who pulled up at a field in Hall Lane, Farnworth (incidentally, the locus of the notorious Crompton Lodge travellers site) and asked children if they wanted the young dogs.
The animal welfare charity was contacted following the incident on Tuesday 17 January.
At around six weeks old the puppies were too young to be away from their mums, leading the RSPCA to concerns that they were from unwanted breeding litters.
RSPCA inspector Beth Fazackerley attended to collect the puppies and took them to the Greater Manchester Animal Hospital.
Beth said: "Very sadly, one of the Chihuahua puppies was very weak and wasn’t able to lift up its head. They were so poorly that I was concerned they might die on the way to the hospital. As soon as a vet saw the puppy they said that they were not in a good way and the sad decision was made to put the puppy to sleep to end their suffering.
"Sadly, the other two puppies also deteriorated even with urgent treatment. It turned out they had parvovirus and we are heartbroken that they also passed away.
"The lurcher puppy was microchipped however the chip was not registered, so there is no information for the RSPCA to follow up on - prompting the charity to ask the public for help.
"It is very concerning that these three puppies - who were all far too young to be away from their mums - were dumped like this. It may be that they have come from someone who is breeding different litters and these puppies were thought to be ‘unsellable’ because they weren’t in the best health.
"Whatever the situation, it is unacceptable for any animal to be abandoned.
"I am urging anyone who has any information to contact our appeals line in confidence on 0300 123 8018."
https://www.rspca.org.uk/-/news-rspca-appeal-after-ill-puppies-were-dumped-on-playground
