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RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after seven puppies were found abandoned in a cardboard box in New Tredegar. 

The eight-week-old cross-pug puppies were found on a mountain pass on October 31 and taken to the vets. 

Now, the RSPCA is appealing for anyone with information to get in touch in the hope of finding the owner. 

RSPCA animal rescue officer Carl Hone said: “Unfortunately we don’t know much about this abandonment, as the contact number for the person who took them to the vets isn’t working. 

“The puppies all appear healthy – and may even come from two different litters as two of the seven are bigger than the others.

“We’ve placed a found poster at Farm Terrace in New Tredegar, but we’re keen to confirm exactly where they were found.”

The puppies are now across the border at The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home, and have been named after types of trees – Ash, Chestnut, Fern, Hazel, Maple, Oak and Willow. 

Ebony Poole, animal operations lead at The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home, said: “All the puppies love sharing the smallest bed they can find – and all seven somehow squeeze in there.

“They’ve settled in well, and are causing puppy mischief already.”

If an owner isn’t found they will be made available for rehoming in the near future.

According to the RSPCA, in September 2023 there were 1,969 incidents of abandonment were reported to the charity – higher than the number in that month in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Carl added: “We know times are tough at the moment and the cost of living is really affecting families struggling with their pets and the costs that come with them.

“But we ask for people not to abandon and dump these animals – but to seek help from charities and organisations out there.”

The RSPCA provides cost-of-living support including a telephone helpline on 0300 123 0650 and an online hub, which has practical tips and advice.

Anyone with information on the puppies’ abandonment can contact RSPCA quoting 01177924.