A WORCESTERSHIRE Dog Warden has told any pet owners who cannot cope with pets or afford them to get in touch so the service can help.
The appeal has been made by Pip Singleton after she was left shocked and disgusted at the sight of a stray who had gone blind and was picked up in the Wyre Forest.
Doodlebug, an elderly Labrador, was in pain, emaciated, could hardly walk and wasn’t microchipped, was found just before Christmas.
She spent a few days at the vet where she was also treated for diabetes and is now in a loving foster home.
Worcestershire Regulatory Services Dog Warden and Animal Welfare Officer, Pip said: “I have been doing this job for so many years you would think I would have become hardened to seeing such sights.
“Yet I still find it shocking that someone could do this to such a beautiful creature who, I am guessing, had eye problems and the vet bills perhaps became too much for the owners.
“It’s 2018, we should not be seeing such levels of neglect and cruelty which ultimately costs the taxpayer to fix.
“I cannot stress any more that if you have a pet that you cannot cope with or afford, then let us know and we can help.”
Anyone who needs help with their pet or who has any information about cruelty or mistreatment of dogs should call 01905 822799.
