A tiny dog has been dumped outside a closed vets surgery suffering what an animal rescue volunteer said was “the worst case of neglect” she had ever seen.<\/p>\n
Nelly the wrapped in an old coat, with matted fur and a leg injury.<\/p>\n
Nelly the shih tzu was found with completely matted fur, under a pile of leaves.<\/p>\n
She was taken to Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary in Melling.<\/p>\n
Dog groomer Netty Davis, who was called in to help the animal said she “cried all the way to the rescue centre”.<\/p>\n
Davis said: “When I saw her I just couldn’t believe it. I picked her up and kissed her [but] I wish I hadn’t because it was the worst smell I have ever known.”<\/p>\n
She added: “I had taken food and a blanket with me and when I picked her up she just snuggled into me.”<\/p>\n
“The dog was in a terrible state – I have never seen such matted fur. She had a terrible wound in her front right leg covered with matted fur.”<\/p>\n