Six-week-old puppy discovered by Galway gardaí in ‘filthy’ boiler house
The six-week-old Lurcher was discovered in the back garden of a “filthy” boiler house that was being searched by gardaí on Thursday, February 19.The abandoned pup was found in less than healthy condition – cold, starved and barely able to stand.The gardaí contacted the kennel manager at Galway SPCA, who leapt into action and went to collect her and bring her to the sanctuary.She was then seen by tGalway SPCA shared the devastating details of the rescue as they highlighted the concerning rise in cases of abused and abandoned dogs in Ireland.They said: “Today we were contacted by the Gardai who were at a premises when they came across a tiny, frail and sickly lurcher puppy in the back garden, locked away in a filthy boiler house.The shelter have taken her in PIC CREDIT: GSPCA“They contacted our kennel manager who immediately set off to collect her. This tiny baby of approximately six weeks old should be full of puppy joy but instead she can barely stand or barely see – cold, miserable and starved."
“Thanks to amazing teamwork from our kennel crew, she was soon back at our sanctuary and swapped over to one of our volunteers Lorna, who was there waiting to get her straight on to our wonderful vets at A Country Practice Vet Clinic who are always on hand, no matter how busy their schedules to help our dogs.“Once again, a lurcher. Once again, suffering in silence in a back yard. Once again neglected and ignored.“Somewhere out there is a mum and other siblings who won't be as lucky (we hope) as this little girl.The sweet little six week old pup has been treated for her ailments PIC CREDIT: GSPCA“Our thanks today to the compassionate and caring garda who took the time to get this little one help and who will be following up on this case.“Tonight baby Naji is warm, fed and in safe hands at our vets receiving the treatment she needs for her infected eyes, mange, chest infection and overall health.“She is, we hope, a little fighter who will not become another victim to the daily abuse and neglect of animals we see far too often.“She deserved better - now we will ensure she gets it. Please keep her in your thoughts.”
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