Tiny Puppy Weighing 900g Found Abandoned in Merthyr Tydfil

RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after a severely underweight puppy was discovered abandoned near Pengarnddu Stables in Dowlais on Wednesday 11 June. 🐕

The 12-week-old female black Patterdale Terrier, weighing just 900 grams – similar to a loaf of bread – was found by a member of the public who took her straight to a vet.

Deputy Chief Inspector Gemma Cooper said: “This puppy was found by a member of the public who kindly took her to a vets. She is extremely small for her age as she weighs just 900 grams – similar to the weight of a loaf of bread. She has Ricketts, and has a docked tail and was struggling to walk using all four of her legs.”

The puppy wasn’t microchipped, making it impossible to trace her origins. Cooper added: “She is an adorable little thing and we hope with vet care and some TLC she will get better, but she is being closely monitored.”

Now named Sylvia, the puppy continues receiving veterinary care whilst investigations continue. A loving home has already been secured for her if no owner comes forward. 💕

Anyone with first-hand information should contact the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018, quoting incident 01545724.