Seriously Ill Puppy Stolen From Rspca Shelter

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Seriously Ill Puppy Stolen from RSPCA Shelter


RSPCA NSW is extremely concerned for the welfare of a seriously ill puppy that was

stolen from the Illawarra Shelter yesterday.


Staff members were shocked to discover ‘Bundy’, a six-month-old Silky Terrier and

Maltese cross, missing from his kennel at the Shelter- Industrial Rd, Unanderra.


‘Bundy’ is suffering from an ‘Open Fontanelle’, a condition that stops the bones of the

skull meeting in the middle. Since he arrived at the Shelter he has been under close

veterinary observation and is not yet suitable for adoption.


“Bundy needs continued daily monitoring as the condition can cause other life-

threatening problems such as fluid and pressure on the brain. Without treatment it

can lead to seizures and comas, and it can be fatal,” said RSPCA NSW Chief

Veterinarian Dr Magdoline Awad.


“The person who took him would not be aware of his condition or the vital need for

treatment. However it is an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

not to provide an ill animal with veterinary treatment, and can lead to prosecution.”

 

Unanderra Shelter Manager Judith Wright is pleading with the person who stole

Bundy to return him as soon as possible so he can receive the treatment he needs.


“Our only concern is for the welfare of Bundy so please just drop him off and leave

him in the overnight kennels out the front of the Shelter.”


Anyone with information is urged to contact the Illawarra RSPCA Shelter on

(02) 4271 3410.


Media contact:

Michelle Minehan, RSPCA NSW Media Officer  

E: mminehan@rspcansw.org.au 

P: 8666 0116

M: 0413 622 020






RSPCA NSW


17 February 2009


For immediate release






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