RSPCA rescue cockerpoo after being dumped in Finchampstead

Witnesses saw the puppy being abandoned in a rucksack in Finchampstead Wood on Thursday, February 10.

The incident was reported to the RSPCA and investigating officers have now launched an appeal for any information regarding the circumstances of the incident.

Inspector Andy Eddy, who is now investigating, said: “The puppy is only approximately eight or nine-weeks-old and initially seemed very poorly when he was first taken in by the vets. 

“Witnesses had been walking through the woods when they saw a man dump the bag - a black Reebok rucksack - before running off. When they looked inside the rucksack they discovered the little curly-haired pup in a paper bag.

The man has been described as speaking in a foreign language, wearing a black and white t-shirt, jeans and a baseball cap.

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“He’s got stronger and is improving every day. He’s now bright and bouncy, and his mobility is much better. He can be weak on his rear end and has some strange episodes where he appears to go a little vacant so this will be monitored,” inspector Eddy said. 

“I believe he may have been abandoned due to his health problems. Perhaps a breeder felt they’d be unable to sell him, or perhaps an owner was concerned about the cost of veterinary treatment.

He added: “Times are hard and we appreciate that pet ownership and vet bills can be expensive but it is never acceptable to abandon an animal in this way, particularly one who is sick and vulnerable.”

Watson, the puppy, has now been moved to RSPCA Millbrook Animal Rescue Centre in Surrey where he will be fostered by a member of staff and monitored closely. 

If you were in the area on February 10 and saw anything suspicious, investors are keen to speak to anyone who may know anything, and have asked to call 0300 123 8018 to report what you may have saw.