UPDATE

The abandoned puppy with deformed legs rescued by Slough Council's stray dog service has had to be put down.


The little black and white male Dachshund cross, aged approximately six months old, was discovered by a shocked resident sitting near their home in the Lynch Hill Lane area of Britwell.

Because of the deformity in the puppy’s front legs, it was obvious he could not have walked to where he was found from a nearby property or be lost on a walk at any park. It is believed he had been deliberately taken to the location and dumped.

The council had a foster family all lined up to take the puppy in. But x-rays and tests revealed his problems were too serious for him to have had any quality of life.

The council is trying to track down the puppy's original owner so that action can be taken against them.

Cllr Pavitar K. Mann, Slough Council cabinet member for planning and regulation, said: “To abandon any animal is just wrong. To abandon one which is vulnerable because it has had a problem since birth, is just horrific."

The council is appealing for anyone with any information about the owners, or who saw something between 2pm and 7pm on June 29, to get in contact Ian Blake on 07917092909 or email ian.blake@slough.gov.uk in complete confidence.