A dog was left living in "horrendous conditions" with its main source of food being from neighbours throwing scraps over the fence, an animal charity has said.
Now known as Rita, the dog was left in a garden in all weathers with "debris everywhere" and no food or water, when Carla Lane Animals In Need, in Sefton were made aware. Despite being overwhelmed with calls, they decided she couldn't be left before staff took her in.
Consultant Kellie O'Shea told the ECHO that Rita had been living in "appalling conditions" for the last six months and was "absolutely not safe" to be left. The charity has warned there are real fears that, due to a massive increase in demand for dogs needing to be rehomed or rescued, some will be left to suffer.
