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Pets in West Midlands are most neglected in the country says RSPCA

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The RSPCA sees a sharp rise in pet abandonment in the summer (Picture: Nick Ray)

Pets in the West Midlands are the most neglected in the country, figures reveal.

In less than two months, 507 abandoned animals were discovered in the region, according to statistics from the RSPCA.

The second most unhappy part of the country for animals is Hampshire, with 338 pets abandoned, followed by London, with 304.

Top of the league of animal lovers is Rutland, which saw only two abandonments in May and June, while Powys and the Isle of Wight had just eight each.

In 2012, the RSPCA received more than a million phone calls, rescued and collected almost 200,000 animals – and received a call asking for help every 30 seconds.

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