Dog put to sleep after being ‘dumped’ with ‘massive and gruesome’ mouth tumours

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A dog with “massive and gruesome” tumours in its mouth has been found dumped at Fochriw Mountain.

The Staffordshire bull terrier was found on December 5.

The dog was taken to the RSPCA veterinary clinic in Merthyr Tydfil, but was put down due to the extent of his condition.

The dog was not microchipped and did not have a collar. It was “not found anywhere near any houses”, according to RSPCA Cymru – which has launched an appeal to find the dog’s owner.

RSPCA inspector Sophie Daniels said: “This was such a sad and shocking discovery – with this poor dog found in a terrible state.

“The poor dog couldn’t even walk properly into our veterinary clinic – and sadly vets had no choice but to put him to sleep to end his suffering. It’s a heartbreaking incident.

“He had massive, gruesome mouth tumours which clearly needed urgent attention. It beggars belief that it seems someone chose to dump this dog rather than get him the help he so desperately needed.”

She added: “Anyone who knows how this poor dog ended up alone at Fochriw Mountain, or may help us be able to identify an owner, should contact our inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.”