A tiny dog was found "fly-tipped" in Bridgend with a heavily matted coat contaminated with faeces and nearly died. The shih tzu-type dog, who has since been affectionately named Patsy Pancake, was found on January 24 having been abandoned in the Coytrahen area, RSPCA Cymru has said.
The poorly pooch, who is around 10 years old, was spotted by a passer-by next to a hedge and taken to safety before the RSCPA were called. It was "touch and go" whether she would survive but she has been nursed back to health and is currently being looked after by an RSPCA foster carer, the organisation said.
It has now launched an appeal for information about the dog and her owner. RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben, who has been investigating this incident along with deputy chief inspector (DCI) Gemma Cooper, said the dog was found on land that is known for fly-tipping. Get the best user experience with WalesOnline’s Premium app on Apple or Android.
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“We’d like to thank the person who found her who was also understandably very upset to see her condition and who did clip the hair around her eyes as she could hardly see," said Keith, adding that Patsy has had a difficult few weeks. For the latest Bridgend news sign up to our newsletter here.
“As soon as she came into RSPCA care she started to receive the much-needed vet care that she needed," he said. "She was firstly clipped to remove her heavily matted coat which was contaminated with faeces. Worryingly she did take a turn for the worst and became poorly with sepsis. However she is now recovering well. She is now with a foster carer and has settled in well to her new environment.”
DCI Cooper added: “It was touch and go as to whether she would survive but the staff at the vets have been incredible and they helped to make a miracle happen.” Keith added: “If anyone can help us with our inquiries and has first-hand information about this dog and who her owner was please do get in touch by calling 0300 123 8018 and can quote 01213820."
