Four puppies, less than a week old, were found in a plastic refuse sack which was tied up tightly and would have suffocated them. The sack had been thrown into a field directly opposite the Balladoole civic amenity site on the Bride Road in Ramsey. Luckily a passer-by who was walking her dog saw what happened and was able to rescue the puppies and alert the ManxSPCA.

The puppies are now being given regular veterinary attention and are cared for around the clock by ManxSPCA staff. They are being closely monitored for any signs of infection, and in particular for Parvovirus which can be deadly. The puppies are thought to be pure-bred Border Collies – two are red coloured and two are blue merles, the latter being quite a rare colouring. The likelihood is that the puppies’ mother is also a blue merle, and her whereabouts and wellbeing are of great concern to the ManxSPCA. She may well be suffering from mastitis, which will be very painful, and she will be missing her litter.

The Police in Ramsey are appealing for anyone who might have information about the incident, which occurred at about 5.00pm on Thursday 6th October, to contact them or the ManxSPCA. All calls will be treated in confidence, and Adrian Cannell, the Society’s Welfare Officer, can be contacted directly on 488562. It is believed that the sack containing the puppies was thrown out of a car, and CCTV footage may be able to identify the vehicle.

The ManxSPCA urges anyone unable to keep a pet to bring it to them at Ard Jerkyll in Foxdale, even if they wish to remain anonymous. Or owners can let the ManxSPCA know they’re struggling and the Society will collect their animals, without passing judgement or making a difficult situation even harder.

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