Appeal after skinny dachshund left at RSPCA cattery

Appeal after skinny dachshund left at RSPCA cattery

Truffle is making a good recovery in the care of the animal charity

The RSPCA is appealing for help finding the owner of a very underweight dachshund who was left by two men at a Kent cattery run by the animal charity.

Truffle could barely stand when she was brought into RSPCA Ashford Garden Cattery in Station Road, Ashford, late in the afternoon of Sunday, February 16. She was extremely thin and suffering from fur loss.

After undergoing vet treatment the dog, who is seven years old, was transferred to RSPCA-approved emergency boarding accommodation to continue her recovery, while the charity attempt to trace her owner.

RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Poppy Turk said: "Poor Truffle was in a very bad way and was struggling to stand when she was left at the cattery.

"The two men who left her refused to give the branch staff any information about themselves or the dog. Thankfully Truffle is making great progress since coming into our care. She is doing really well and has put on weight.

"She is microchipped and we are continuing our investigations. We would urge anyone with any information about her to ring our appeals line number on 0300 124 8018 and refer to incident number 01450567."

During January the RSPCA dealt with 1,972 incidents of animals reported abandoned compared to 1,471 incidents in the first month of 2024 - a rise of more than 34%.

If anyone is struggling to pay vet bills for their pets then the RSPCA has dedicated cost of living support, including a telephone helpline on 0300 123 0650 and an online hub https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/costofliving which has lots of practical tips and advice, including details of pet food bank schemes.