This abandoned dog was found tied to a fence with a heartbreaking note

An abandoned dog named Woody was found tied up outside a house in the West Midlands, England. The woman who came across the pooch was devastated by the cruelty after she saw him wear a shock collar and have no food or water. There was also a note that made it clear this dog was unwanted.

Dumped and trapped

A woman was walking in an area in Stafford, in the West Midlands when she discovered Woody tied up outside a house during the dark hours of the evening. While he had a water and food bowl beside him, they were completely empty and it is not known how long the dog spent outside in the cold without a drink.

The pup was also wearing a shock collar to limit his movements. There was also a handwritten note attached to the fence beside him.

The kind-hearted woman who believed Woody got no care whatsoever for at least ‘a couple of days’ couldn't leave the neglected animal alone. She eventually decided to rescue him before contacting the police, BirminghamLive writes.

The handwritten note

The Good Samaritan took the pooch ‘to a warm home’, fed him and gave him water.

Still in disbelief over the cruelty of the case, she commented:

How can anyone be so cruel and spiteful to an animal? Don't buy a dog if you can't look after it.

The rescuer also revealed the content of the handwritten note she discovered at the scene. It suggested Woody was an unwanted dog, and his owner couldn’t find a better way to find him a home than to dump him outside in the dark and cold.

The note read:

Hello! My name is Woody. I am looking for a family. I love children and I am cat friendly. If interested, please give the door a knock.

The woman claims to have contacted the police but was told to speak to the RSPCA regarding the matter. Thankfully, the pooch was since adopted by her friend who ‘has taken him in for a loving forever home’.

More and more pets lose their home

Woody’s case comes after the RSPCArevealed a stark increase in the number of animals being dumped on the streets, with a 17% rise from 2020 to 2021 and another 24% jump this year.

A report released by the RSPCA in partnership with the Scottish SPCA shows the cost of living crisis is the most urgent threat to pet welfare in the UK.

Their research found that 78% of pet owners think the cost of living will impact their animals, almost seven out of 10 (68%) expressed concern that the cost of care was increasing, and a fifth (19%) are worried about how they’ll afford to feed their pets.

Sources used:

- Mirror: 'Unwanted dog found tied up outside house at night with heartbreaking sign'

- Birmingham Live: 'Dog 'left tied up outside house' with sign saying 'I am looking for a family''

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