Cruelly Abandoned: Injured Dog Left to Suffer on North London Street

Sick dog abandoned on New Year’s Eve sparks RSPCA appeal

A sick and injured boxer-type dog was found tied to a gate near the RSPCA’s Southridge Animal Centre in Potters Bar, North London, on New Year’s Eve. Nicknamed Teddy by staff, the dog had several swellings, including a large ulcerated lump that required urgent surgery.

Teddy, a boxer type dog, was desperately in need for medical attention when he was abandoned

RSPCA inspector Nicole Pendrell-Smith said:
“It’s heartbreaking to think that while so many of us were celebrating the New Year, Teddy was left alone in pain. Thankfully, he’s now safe in our care.”

Teddy was abandoned near an RSPCA centre

The RSPCA reports a sharp rise in animal abandonment, with cases up 25% compared to last year, driven by the cost-of-living crisis. The charity is urging struggling pet owners to seek support through its new cost-of-living hub rather than abandoning animals.

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