Unwell and underweight, Princess was found in a Dagenham street
This poorly pedigree was found abandoned and emaciated on a Dagenham street, prompting an RSPCA investigation.
The five-year-old Victorian bulldog, dubbed Princess by her rescuers, was discovered on Academy Way by a passer-by in the early hours of Monday, February 6.
She was taken to a vet, where she was found to have a damaged tail, overgrown nails and sores all over her legs.
RSPCA inspector Kate Ford said: “Poor Princess was in a right state.
“She was so thin you could see all her ribs protruding - unusual for this normally well muscled breed.
“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.”
Since receiving treatment, Princess is now recovering well, and it is hoped that she will soon be able to be rehomed.
Insp Ford warned that dogs of Princess’ breed, though, are challenging to look after.
She said: “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.
“We urge anyone wanting to take on a bulldog, or indeed any animal, to do their research and make sure they are able to take on this care for the animal’s lifetime and provide for his or her needs.”
Anyone with information about Princess and how she came to be abandoned on the street in this state should call the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.
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