Pug dies after being ‘found with dog fighting injuries’ in park

A pug has died after being found with what appear to be dog-fighting injuries.

The little dog was discovered in a park in south Wales by someone who contacted the RSPCA.

When inspectors arrived, they found him struggling to walk and covered in wounds that appeared to be several days old.

Despite being given medicines and fluid, he didn’t pull through and died at a vet’s surgery the next day.

Staff checked and found a microchip, but it was registered to a kennels who said they took him in as a stray but then gave him to someone claiming to be the owner.

RSPCA inspector, Emma Smith, told the South Wales Argus: ‘This poor dog was found in a horrendous state in a Lliswerry Park in Newport – unable to walk, and covered in injuries.

‘A kind-hearted member of the public rushed the dog to the vets, but the injuries were so severe and sadly the dog died a day later.

‘Given the dog’s state, it seems very possible it was deliberately dumped in the park in this way. The injuries were horrific – and potentially consistent with dog fighting activity.

‘A microchip was located – but was out-of-date and registered to boarding kennels who confirmed they had passed the dog on to someone claiming ownership in August 2018.

‘If anyone has any information about an owner, or where about how this dog came to found in such a devastating state, they are urged to contact us. Our inspectorate appeal line is available on 0300 123 8018.’