The RSPCA is appealing for information about a Springer spaniel puppy that was found with a broken jaw after being most likely hit by a car in Orsett, Essex.
The five-month-old puppy, now named Cassian, was found by a member of the public down a back road in Orsett on the evening of Wednesday, 5 December. The poorly pup’s jaw is broken in half from the accident, he also has fleas and is not microchipped.
RSPCA inspector Jemima Cooper is now investigating to try and find out what happened to the little spaniel. She said, “Poor Cassian is still very young puppy and was in a bad state when I collected him. He was covered in blood with injuries to his face and a broken jaw which will require an operation to fix. He is now receiving vet treatment to bring down his temperature and strong pain relief to keep him comfortable. He is in a bad way, poor little guy.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have information about what happened to this poor dog to get in touch with us, or anyone who recognises him, to contact us on the inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.
“At this stage, we do not know if the puppy is owned and was lost when he was hit by a vehicle, or whether the pup has been abandoned. It’s been a rough couple of days for him either way and we are keen to find out what happened.”
Legally, it is a requirement to report to the police if you hit a dog with your vehicle. The RSPCA would always advise motorists to stop and help an animal if they have hit them their vehicle, and if it is safe to do so.
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Hi am interested in taking this wee fella I already have a springer spaniel of 5 years old and this wee fella would be ideal for my fella to be a father figure towards. Can you contact me at all please or tell me the procedures I need to go through
Will gladly take him as we have just lost our handsome man and his brother needs a new friend
OMG….that poor baby…I pray he recovers and finds a forever home.
It’s coming up to Xmas. Found in a back road, I do hope he wasn’t dumped. All sounds suspect.
and By law he should be micro chipped.
Hope the litt!e fella finds a lovely home, and recovers asap.
Noel Fitzpatrick fixed a broken jaw on a dog.
Omg he looks like he has clawed his wsy out of something to escape bless hope he makes a real good recovery and may god strike the vile person person’s pay with Karma pay back will come.