Can YOU help the RSPCA find the person responsible for this horrific neglect?
December 3rd, 2008
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.
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1. Andrea | December 4th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
The suffering of this little dog has stirred thoughts in me regarding a tabby cat that I saw several months ago in the city. It was living in the Festival Theatre complex and had a large facial tumor which was bleeding and had deformed the cat’s face.
After calling the RSPCA, I was told that some efforts had been made to catch the cat but that it was proving difficult. I am just looking for some feedback to see if the cat has been rescued and seen to and relieved of its suffering.
2. Lisa Harper | January 30th, 2009 at 9:11 am
In reference to your article of animals and the heat, I would like to also comment that it really disturbs me when I see people walking their dog in extreme heat. Apart from the obvious factor of dehydration and suffering due to heat stress, people don;t seem to realise how hot the ground is!! Perhaps people should first test the ground with their own bare feet first to indicate the comfort level for their pets!
3. Dannielle | February 18th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
If your 13 can you help around the RSPCA
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