The RSPCA is investigating after an extremely underweight pedigree Victorian bulldog was discovered abandoned on an East London street.
Credit: RSPCAPrincess, a five year-old female dog, was found by a passer-by on Academy Way on Monday, 6 February.
She was extremely thin and unwell, and had a damaged tail and overgrown nails.
“She was so thin you could see all her ribs protruding - unusual for this normally well muscled breed. A dog like this should be at least 27kg I would say, but instead she weighed just 18kg
“She was poorly and suffering from diarrhoea, had clearly been neglected in many ways. She had sores all over her legs, probably from sleeping on concrete floors, and overgrown nails which makes me think she had not been taken for many walks."
– KATE FORD, RSPCA
RSPCA inspector Kate Ford was called to her rescue and took her to a vet, and she is now recovering well with treatment.
The RSPCA is urging anyone with any information about Princess and how she came to be abandoned on the street to get in touch.
"She is a beautiful dog and clearly of good breeding. She is a lovely girl, but a pretty strong character and may well have been too much for her previous owners, who may have not realised how challenging looking after a pedigree pet like this can be.
“Pedigree and purebred bulldogs are often sought out because of their distinctive features, and can make wonderful pets, but many people fall for them when they are puppies and do not realise how big and strong they will grow to be, and all the time, attention and walks they will need.
– KATE FORD, RSPCA
Last updated Mon 20 Feb 2017
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