Four defenceless puppies shamefully thrown over wall in Orford

The dogs, who are all around three months old, were found by a shocked resident on Ullswater Avenue and it is believed they were thrown over a wall.

The shocking incident was reported to the RSPCA last Friday, November 11, and inspector Anthony Joynes was called to the address.

He has since taken the puppies into the care of the animal welfare charity where they are all 'doing well'.

Once they are ready, they will be rehomed.

Anthony said: “It is clear all of these dogs are from different litters so I suspect they belonged to a puppy breeder who perhaps couldn’t sell these youngsters so decided to dispose of them by throwing them over a garden wall.

“Fortunately the puppies, who are really sweet-natured, were not injured during this ordeal and will soon recover and will find their forever homes.

“I am keen to find the person responsible and it does concern me that someone could be so callous to do this and if they are breeding puppies it worries me how they may be treating the other dogs in their care.

“This incident really highlights why we would urge people not to buy puppies from an unscrupulous dealer and we would always urge people to adopt not shop and thoroughly do their research before taking on any pet.”

New figures released by the RSPCA show the number of animals being abandoned - like these puppies - has risen a worrying 17 per cent from 2020 to 2021, with a further increase of 24 per cent in the first part of 2022.

This is why the RSPCA has launched its Winter Rescue fundraising campaign to help rescue more animals in need this winter, like these puppies.

The charity urges anyone who is considering of buying a puppy to adopt instead.

Those looking to buy from a breeder can use The Puppy Contract to do so safely.

Anthony added: “If anyone has any information about where these puppies came from or anyone who saw anything suspicious please call our appeal line on 0300 123 8018.”