Cute Tootsie was matted and underweight discovered on the streets of Newcastle (Image: Animal Agency)
These cute canines are hoping for a “Yappy New Year” having been found abandoned on the streets of the UK.
They, like thousands of other unwanted pets, are being cared for by hard-pressed animal shelters.
Among them is Tootsie, who was found severely matted and underweight on the streets of Newcastle.
She is available from .
Some dogs having been living in shelters for months, even years, often abandoned by owners who find they can no longer care for them.
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Eight week old German Shepherd Brave hasn’t had the best start (Image: Animal Agency)
The RSPCA revealed this week the level of animal neglect and abandonment in the UK is soaring, with the issue worsening around the festive period.
Figures from the animal welfare charity reveal in the first nine months of 2024 alone, its emergency cruelty line recorded 48,814 incidents of neglect.This marks a nearly 25 per cent increase from the 38,977 cases reported during the same period in 2023.
Kelp Social, a social media platform for animal lovers to raise awareness of smaller shelters caring for pets over the New year period when many dogs, bought as Christmas presents, are often abandoned.
Mollie Kerr, founder of Kelp Social, said: “This is the season of goodwill, so let’s all spread the love this coming year by supporting our local rescue shelters.
“It’s so important to give these dogs a happy life. Please consider supporting these brave dogs and other animals by donating or volunteering.”
Among those looking for a new home is eight week old German Shepherd Brave.
He was the only survivor in his litter of puppies. His litter mates were born with cleft palates, and Brave himself has a deformed nose.
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