A 12-week-old puppy had her leg amputated after being found dumped in a park with a fracture.
The black Lurcher was found on the evening of Wednesday, March 30, by a person walking in Norris Green Park. The RSPCA believes the female dog was dumped after being injured in a road crash.
The person picked up the puppy, which was not microchipped and wasn’t wearing a collar when she was found, and took her to a nearby vets where it needed emergency treatment.
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RSPCA animal rescue officer Katie Glenn said: “A member of the public found the puppy in a local park - known as Broadway or Norris Green Park - on 30 March. She had severe injuries to her back legs including an open fracture to her right back leg which needed immediate veterinary treatment.
"Sadly, vets felt her leg couldn’t be saved and we had to make the difficult decision to amputate."
The puppy - now named Sally - was taken to the RSPCA’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for surgery and is now recovering. She’ll be taken in by the Southport, Ormskirk & District Animal Centre who will find her a foster home to recover in.
Sally will remain in RSPCA care while she recovers and if no one claims her then she’ll begin her search for a new home once she’s been given a clean bill of health by vets. RSPCA officers are investigating and have appealed to anyone with information to get in touch.
Katie said: "We’d ask anyone who recognises Sally or who may have seen anything suspicious in the park on March 30 to get in touch with us on our appeal line on 0300 123 8018 and leave a message for myself or my colleague, Inspector Jenny Bethel.
“We believe Sally may have been injured in a road accident or similar and that her owners may have panicked when faced with a potentially hefty vet bill. We understand that times are hard and that families are facing the fall-out of Covid and alarming cost of living rises, and we fear this could cause financial difficulties for many, including those with pets.
“If you’re struggling, please reach out and ask for help. There are many national and local charities that could help. And if your pet needs veterinary treatment please do not delay but speak to your clinic about payment plans or discounted treatment.
“We’d urge owners never to abandon their pet but to ask for help.”
