Law enforcement and RSPCA officials teamed up to save a dog that had been cruelly mistreated by being hog-tied in a local park. The boxer-cross pup, now named Spencer, was discovered abandoned in Sloughbottom Park in Norwich. He was found with his legs bound together and tethered to a post, making it impossible for him to stand or walk. Additionally, he had string and electrical cables from around the house wrapped around his neck.
Improving: Authorities discovered a boxer-cross named Spencer left behind in Sloughbottom Park in Norwich. His legs had been bound together and he was tethered to a post, but now he is safe and being cared for.
Inhumane: The animal had its legs fastened with electrical wires and string. Spencer, estimated to be around four years old, was in relatively good health but experiencing discomfort due to being bound. A passerby discovered the dog near a skate park around 6am on Saturday. The authorities provided care for the scared dog on site and with the help of a veterinarian, swiftly transferred him for treatment. Spencer did not have a microchip or any identification tags. RSPCA inspector Laura Sayer expressed, “Poor Spencer was clearly distressed from this awful experience but thankfully not injured. He is a sweet dog who seems well-cared for, so it’s possible there is a worried owner searching for him. We encourage anyone with information to come forward.”
Concern: The police officers carefully swaddled the distressed animal in a shiny blanket and their own coats once they rescued it. Expressing her gratitude, she mentioned, “We are truly thankful to the kind passerby and the police for coming to the rescue. There is no doubt that the poor creature would have been helpless and unable to break free from the tangled mess of ropes on its own – it was like he was completely tied up in knots. It’s simply unthinkable that anyone would do such a cruel thing to a beloved pet.” Pc Craig Bidwell emphasized, “Such malicious behavior towards a dog is absolutely unacceptable, and I urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Our team, in collaboration with RSPCA inspectors, is committed to tracking down the perpetrator and ensuring consequences for their actions.” If you have any information about the incident, please reach out to Norfolk Police or the RSPCA at 0300 123 8018.
Laura Sayer, an inspector for the RSPCA, was pictured with Spencer, a dog who had gone through a traumatic experience but was fortunate enough to not have sustained any physical injuries from it.
Spencer, who wasn’t microchipped and didn’t have any identification tags, seems to have been taken care of properly.