CCTV shows the moment a dying puppy was abandoned outside a kennel by a mystery woman.
The RSPCA have launched an appeal to find the person – dressed all in black – after the pooch, named Hobi, died despite vets efforts to save him.
The puppy had to be put down by vets as its injuries were too severe Credit: ACN / RSPCA
Hobi was abandoned outside a kennels near Leeds Credit: ACN
Footage showed the woman the woman left the four-month-old lurcher-cross for dead outside Woodhaven Kennels, in South Milford, near Leeds.
Hobi was rushed to the vets by the kennel owner but sadly couldn’t be saved.
The dog was left outside the kennel at 7pm – two hours after it shuts – on May 6.
He suffered dehydration, a head injury and blood coming from one ear with a body condition score rated just one out of five by vets.
After the incident, another woman arrived in a grey saloon car wearing a pink top at the kennels.
It is believed she asked what had happened to the dog as he belonged to a friend, however did not provide the owner’s details.
An RSPCA spokesperson confirmed the pup didn’t have a microchip but still had his baby which pointed towards an age of just a few months old.
RSPCA Inspector Joanne Taylor, who is investigating, said: “His cognitive awareness deteriorated significantly post admission, which the vet said could indicate a recent or same day injury due to brain bleeding.
“However, the head injury could also have been an older issue.
“It’s an extremely sad and upsetting incident and we’re very keen to speak to the individual as we believe she may hold vital information which could support our enquiries.”
If you have information, contact the RSPCA on the appeal line 0300 123 8018, quoting reference number 01795608.
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