AR-News: (Scot)Dumped Greyhound 'Had Ears Cut Off'

[Ronda Roaring]

Fri 7 May 2004printer friendly5:36pm (UK)
Dumped Greyhound 'Had Ears Cut Off' 

By Gemma Collins, PA News 

A greyhound, with a hole in its head and both ears missing, was found dumped alive on a mountainside, it emerged today.

The RSPCA branded the incident “barbaric” and said the “deeply distressed” animal may have been a racing dog, which would have had tattooed ears to identify it.

The black and white greyhound was found by a member of the public who was walking a pet on a mountainside between Fochriw and Bargoed n the Rhymney Valley, south Wales, last Sunday. It was taken to a vet by a dog warden and put down.

RSPCA inspector Simon Evans said: “This is a shocking, horrific incident; the greyhound had suffered immensely. He was put to sleep after experiencing unimaginable pain and distress.

“Whoever carried out this barbaric act may have thought the dog was already dead when they dumped him. I believe the culprit chose the location very carefully, hoping the greyhound would never be found.

“I think it is very likely that he had previously been a racing dog and had simply out-served his purpose. If so, the dog would have had tattooed ears to identify it, but these had been cut off.”

A post mortem examination found that the dog had severe brain damage, and a metal shard was found in its cheek.

Alain Thomas, spokesman for Greyhound Rescue Wales, said it was the worst case of cruelty he had come across.

He said: “Most people involved in greyhound racing are as outraged as we are and together we want to send a clear message to whoever is responsible that they are not going to get away with such appalling cruelty.” 

The RSPCA is speaking to officials at the three greyhound tracks in south Wales in a bid to identify the dog.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RSPCA cruelty line on 0870 5555 999.




		
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