Dogs injured after being locked in cages Blackburn

Dogs were left fighting for their lives after being left for dead in a Blackburn garage.

The pocket bullies, who have been named Sweetpea, Tulip, Primrose and Snowdrop, were left with extensive injuries when they were locked in cages without water.

Dog rescue charity, Pendle Dogs, rescued the dogs after being called by a delivery man who came across the animals.

Dogs were left fighting for their lives after being left for dead in a Blackburn garage. (Image: Pendle Dogs)

The dogs were described as “near death” and unable to walk.

One dog sustained mouth injuries after chewing through the cage to escape. Tulip had eaten her way out of the crate she was in but had stayed next to the other girls even though the garage door was open.

Two of the dogs, Tulip and Sweetpea, remain in the vets.

Dogs were left fighting for their lives after being left for dead in a Blackburn garage. (Image: Pendle Dogs)

The charity is now trying to raise £3,000 to pay for the vet bills. It is also looking for loving and responsible owners who can adopt the dogs once they have recovered.

Paula Knowles, who runs the charity, said “there is no excuse” for this behaviour.  

She said: “The dogs were found in Blackburn in a garage of a empty house, a delivery man came across them and contacted us for help.

“Two were near death unable to walk all have multiple sores caused by the crates they were kept in, one has extensive mouth injuries caused by escaping her crate. 

“Tulip and Sweetpea remain in the vets but are making progress. 

The dogs were emaciated (Image: Pendle Dogs)

“We have submitted a full report to the RSPCA and are awaiting contact back from them. 

“It breaks our heart to think what these poor girls endured and how close to death they were. There is no excuse on earth for just locking them up and leaving them to die. We hope that action is taken against those responsible.”

Tulip's mouth was injured after she chewed her way out of the cage (Image: Pendle Dogs)

A spokesperson for the RSPCA said: “We'd urge anyone who has concerns about animal cruelty or neglect to contact our national call centre on 0300 1234 999.

“There is also information about how and when to contact us on our website.”

To adopt a dog or make a monetary donation visit the charity’s website at: pendledogs.co.uk