Heartbreaking CCTV footage shows the moment a man dumps a dog at the roadside

This is the heartbreaking moment a man dumps a dog at the roadside.

RSPCA has launched an investigation after a man has been captured on CCTV abandoning a dog from a car in Stoke-on-Trent.

The footage, recorded at around 5pm on Monday 17 December, shows a car pull up on the corner of a road.

A man is seen leaving the passenger side of the car carrying a dog bed, and leading a white and black Staffordshire bull terrier type dog. 

The footage shows him cross the road, leaving the bed on the pavement and unclipping the dog’s lead, before running back to the car and driving away.

As he drives away, the distressed dog jumps up at the window and chases the car.

Thankfully, the dog was found sitting in the bed by a passer-by during the following hour. 

The passer-by took him to a local vets who called the RSPCA which is now caring for the dog.

RSPCA inspector Natalie Perehovsky is appealing to the public for any information about the men responsible for dumping the dog.

The footage shows him cross the road, leaving the bed on the pavement and unclipping the dog’s lead, before running back to the car which then drives away

As he drives away, the distressed dog jumps up at the window and chases the car

Thankfully a passer-by took him to a local vets who called the RSPCA which is now caring for the dog. Veterinary staff have called him Snoop

Inspector Perehovsky said: ‘The footage has to be seen to be believed, it’s just awful. To see the poor dog in such obvious distress jumping up at the car as it drives away it just heartbreaking. I can’t understand how someone could do this.

‘The vets scanned his microchip and we have traced two previous owners in the Birmingham area, but do not believe either are the current owners, and therefore not those responsible for abandoning the dog.

‘One man can be seen clearly in the footage dumping the dog, and there is a second person in the driver seat of the car. I am very keen to hear from anyone who recognises the vehicle, the man or the dog.

‘The veterinary staff have nicknamed the dog Snoop, and he is in good condition, thought to be two years old. He is a white Staffie with black marking, and is such a friendly, lovely boy. He’s currently being cared for at a private boarding kennels where he will get all the care he needs whilst I investigate further.

‘Anyone who recognises the vehicle, the dog or the men in the footage can contact me in complete confidence, by leaving me a message on our inspector’s appeal line number on 0300 123 8018.

‘It’s beggars belief that someone could abandon a dog like this at Christmas, but we are so thankful to the kind people who found Snoop sitting sadly in his bed, for taking him to the safety of a vets straight away.’

Based on the last three winters, the RSPCA expect more than 10,000 animals to be taken into our care this winter.

Last year, the animal welfare charity’s 24-hour cruelty hotline received 55,821 calls over Christmas. This year the charity’s Kindness At Christmas fundraising appeal hopes to raise money to help cover some of the costs over the festive period.

A donation of £12 could help buy the gift of comfort for a needy animal, providing a warm blanket, tasty treats and a toy or £24 could give the gift of safety, helping us answer and respond to a call and provide a safe bed.

www.rspca.org.uk/giftofkindness