Can YOU help the RSPCA find the person responsible for this horrific neglect?
This tri coloured spaniel cross was found on Main North Road, near an area that could be classed as either Pooraka or Montacute Farm. The male dog, was severely traumatized and had one of the largest tumors SA’s RSPCA has ever dealt with.
The tumor had developed on the right side of the dog’s head and was as large as a grapefruit. It had invaded and completely overwhelmed the eye area to the point of blindness.
The jaw area had also been penetrated, with the tumor stretching right through to the bottom of the chin. That area had a large open wound, which was severely infected and weeping profusely. As a result, the dog was hardly able to open it’s mouth to eat, and was therefore underweight.
The tumor would have resulted in chronic pain for the animal as well as extreme pressure on the brain and eye area.
Given the size of the growth, the dog could have suffering for many, many months, if not over a year.
RSPCA Spokesperson Aimee McKay ;
‘This tumor was massive, certainly one of the largest we’ve seen. The excruciating pain this dog would have experienced is unthinkable. Chances are if treated early, this growth could have been easily removed and the dog saved from months of agony. Instead the dog was so ill it had to be put down.’
‘Given the size of the tumor, the dog would have been very distinctive, so we hope someone can help us find the person who let this dog suffer.’
Anyone with ANY information (on this
case, or if your concerned about any
another animal/s) please call:
8231 6931 24 hours, 7 days.
All reports are confidential.
3 comments December 3rd, 2008