The RSPCA is appealing for information after the bodies of two puppies were found partially buried in Burgess Park.
The husky-type dogs, which were in thin bodily condition, were found near Burgess Park Woodland Playground, on New Church Road, by a member of the public on Thursday (February 27).
Due to the suspicious nature in which they were found, they reported the matter to the RSPCA.
Animal Rescue Officer Tia Pennant is now investigating and is keen to hear from anyone who knows what happened to the puppies. They were estimated to be aged six to eight weeks old but could be as old as 12 weeks old due to their poor bodily condition possibly causing underdevelopment.
She is also concerned that these pups may have siblings who also may need help as well as their mother so is keen to trace where they came from.
She said: “The puppies were clearly malnourished and were in very thin bodily condition so it appears they were neglected before death and they were found in a shallow grave – which was obviously shocking and very upsetting for the members of the public to come across.
“I am keen to find out what happened to these puppies, and who they belonged to, so I am appealing for anyone with information to contact me.
“I am worried there may be other puppies from this litter in a similar poor condition and have concerns for the well-being of the mother.”
Anyone who can help can call the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018.
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Sadly the RSPCA is tackling more and more abandonment incidents.
In the first month of this year, 1,972 incidents were reported to the RSPCA – compared to 1,471 incidents in the first month of 2024, a rise of more than 34 per cent. Similarly, December 2024 saw 1,802 incidents of abandonment – more than 17 per cent higher than the 1,540 cases reported in the same month the previous year.
If you find a dog you believe has been abandoned, please contact your local authority’s stray dog service; you can find out more here.
