Hunt for owners who abandoned dogs in Alrewas

AN animal charity is appealing for information after four dogs were found abandoned in Alrewas.

The four cockapoos were discovered tied to a gate in the middle of a quarry off Barley Green Lane by a passing cyclist on Wednesday (15th January).

The RSPCA said the four female dogs were being cared for at an emergency boarding facility.

RSPCA Inspector Graeme Brookes said:

“It was heartbreaking to see the condition of these dogs. They were cold, wet, shivering and very scared and had probably been left there in the early hours.

“One of them was so terrified that she couldn’t walk on a lead. I had to carry her to my van, and while she was in my arms, she locked eyes with me and wouldn’t look away. When we arrived at the vet, she wouldn’t leave me.

“Their coats were extremely matted and contained a lot of sawdust. Once the vet had examined them and found that thankfully, they were in reasonable health, their matted coats had to be shaved off. 

“All four cockapoos are female and we estimate they are about ten months of age, so have reached breeding age.

“Although they were microchipped, the owner’s details were out of date, so we are trying to discover who has been keeping them recently.”

Anyone with information can contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018, quoting incident number 01428125.