Sick dog dumped in front yard of Sydney home
A sick puppy has been dumped in the front yard of a Sydney home with nothing but a note and some food.
The Maltese shih tzu was left in a Zetland courtyard by two women and tied to a gate.
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The 12-month-old dog had been left with a bag of food and a note.
“The note basically said they really care for the dog but can’t take care of it anymore,” foster carer David Wiles said.
‘Million’ has ended up in the arms of loving foster parents who are committed to taking care of him.
Wiles and his wife are dog owners and lovers and have formally agreed with its breeder to foster it - and it is just as well.
A vet check found a cancerous growth on his leg and he has a small hernia, and he will have life-saving surgery on Saturday.
The adoption agency Wiles has connected with is footing the bill.
The RSPCA has a team of inspectors on the hunt for Million’s former owners.
The maximum penalty for abandoning pets is six months in jail.
“Dog ownership is hard, it’s a lot of work, it’s a long commitment. These guys aren’t toys,” Wiles said.
Reports of abandoned pets have sky rocketed by 140 percent in the last year.
Originally published on 7NEWS
