Horror as dying pup left abandoned in a shoebox on coventry doorstep

A dying pup was left abandoned in a shoebox on the doorstep of a home in Coventry. The RSPCA has issued an appeal following the distressing discovery in Stanley Road. A horrified local

returned home to find a young black cockapoo in a box on the doorstep of their home. RSPCA animal rescue officer Paige Bacon explained: "This dog was found after a member of the public

arrived home around 7pm after being out since 3.30pm. "Upon arrival at the door they noticed a shoe box on the doorstep, and when they opened it they found a small black cockapoo type

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COSTS “They rushed the dog to a vet where he was unresponsive, unable to lift his head and looked in a really poor condition. " Sadly, despite the best effort of vets, they could not

save the puppy. The ordeal has left the RSPCA 'saddened'. Now they want to find the person who abandoned the seriously ill pup. "This must have been a shocking and distressing

discovery, and we’re grateful to the person who found this dog and rushed him to a vet," the RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer said. "When an animal is in need, the quicker they get

help the better. If you find a small pet who has been abandoned, take them directly to a local vet or rescue centre. These teams can call in the expertise of our teams if there’s evidence

that the animal has been neglected or abused. “It’s really sad to think that he was dumped like this at a time when he desperately needed urgent help and care. It’s never the right thing to

do to abandon an animal. There is plenty of help and advice out there for struggling pet owners, such as on the RSPCA’s website.” Anyone with information about the incident on Sunday, May 11

should contact the RSPCA’s appeal line on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference 01520992.