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Staffie puppies found dead in lake with umbilical cords attached

byDaniel Jae Webb
6 September 2023 | 4.08pm
Staffie puppies found dead in lake with umbilical cords attached
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Five puppies have been found dead in a lake – with their umbilical cords attached.

The dogs, thought to be Staffordshire bull terriers, were found in Newent Lake in the Forest of Dean on the afternoon of Saturday 26 August.

The horrific discovery was made by a member of the public, who removed the bodies ahead of the RSPCA arriving on scene.

RSPCA inspector Jon Ratcliffe said: “This must have been a shocking discovery.

“I want to thank the kind-hearted caller who notified us and removed the bodies until we were able to collect them and have them examined by the vet.

“The poor puppies’ bodies were found in the water, with one placed inside a white sock. They still had their umbilical cords attached.

“We think it is likely the pups were dumped at this location in the hours of days leading up to their discovery.

“I am eager to speak to anyone who has any information as to who these pups may have belonged to, or if they saw anyone acting suspiciously at the location.

“Anyone with information can contact me in complete confidence through our inspector’s appeal line number on 0300 123 8018.”

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