A local resident was shocked to discover four adorable puppies dumped in their garden by an apparent dog breeder.
The four 'sweet-natured' pups had been tossed over the garden wall and discarded by their owner with the RSPCA saying they were likely left by the breeder who could not sell them.
Cheshire Live reports how the resident who's garden they were dumped in was left in a state of shock and disbelief after making the discovery in Warrington on Friday, November 11.
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Members of the RSPCA were called to the address and have launched an appeal to find out who left the three-month old dogs who were seen running around in the garden of the home.
The matter was reported to the RSPCA and inspector Anthony Joynes was called to the address. He has taken the young dogs into the care of the animal welfare charity where they are doing well. Once they are ready they will then be rehomed.
Anthony said: "It is clear all of these dogs are from different litters so I suspect they belonged to a puppy breeder who perhaps couldn't sell these youngsters so decided to dispose of them by throwing them over a garden wall.
"Fortunately the puppies, who are really sweet-natured, were not injured during this ordeal and will soon recover and will find their forever homes.
"I am keen to find the person responsible and it does concern me that someone could be so callous to do this and if they are breeding puppies it worries me how they may be treating the other dogs in their care.
"This incident really highlights why we would urge people not to buy puppies from an unscrupulous dealer and we would always urge people to adopt not shop and thoroughly do their research before taking on any pet."
Worrying statistics show the number of animals being abandoned has risen 17 per cent from 2020 to 2021, with a further increase of 24 per cent in the first part of 2022
Anthony added: "If anyone has any information about where these puppies came from or anyone who saw anything suspicious please call our appeal.
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