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Plea to Aussies after 'terrible' discovery in car park amid growing trend
An urgent appeal has been launched by authorities after three 10-week-old puppies, each suffering from a severe skin condition, were dumped in a car park last week.
The puppies were left behind pet charity Safe Pets Safe Families in the Adelaide suburb of Marleston. They were rushed for emergency treatment as soon as they were discovered, with the dermatitis and alopecia they were suffering from likely a result of fleas or mites — something they probably had for several weeks and received no treatment for. It is unknown what breed the puppies are.
The person allegedly responsible for the puppy abandonment was caught on CCTV, and the RSPCA are now appealing to the public for any information in a bid to identify them.
"These puppies have been left in terrible discomfort," RSPCA SA Head of Animal Welfare, Andrea Lewis, said. "We urge anyone who has information about this case, or who can help identify those responsible, to please contact us immediately. We are also keen to locate the puppies' mother to ensure her welfare."
Anyone with information has been encouraged to contact the RSPCA's 24-hour cruelty hotline on 1300 477 722.
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Yahoo News has reported on countless incidents of puppy dumping, including dogs being ditched in bushland in Sydney's west, a box crammed full of newborns left in the blistering heat in a park and more found by the side of a road in Perth.
There has been an increase in animal dumping in recent years, and animal welfare advocate Sarah Rose — who found the dogs in the bushland in Sydney last year — believes both backyard breeding and irresponsible pet ownership is driving the issue.
"People need to understand before they purchase a dog in particular, there are long-term responsibilities that come with pet ownership, even if their circumstances change," she told Yahoo previously.
"There is an animal welfare crisis and epidemic occurring with our companion dogs. It's an absolute disgrace. Backyard breeding must be outlawed, it is contributing to countless dogs being dumped."
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