'It’s particularly sad' - London dog found abandoned rummaging through bins in Wolverhampton

The black dog, who is named Kailo, was taken to a vet at around 11am on Sunday, January 12, after he was found by a member of the public who spotted him rummaging through bins.

It was then discovered by RSPCA office Bal Dhamia that the poor pup had a microchip which was registered to London and he showed signs of being trained due to his 'intelligence'. 

RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Bal Dhamia, who is investigating for the animal welfare charity, said: “This poor dog was incredibly thin. He has a microchip registered in London, but this is not updated with information, so we’re really keen to find out where he’s come from and how he came to be wandering the streets alone and in such poor condition.

“It’s particularly sad to think that Kailo has been in this terrible state and outside in this really cold winter weather. He’s a lovely dog who has clearly been trained at some point as he’s really intelligent with the ability to follow a wide range of commands and perform a variety of tricks.”

Since his rescue Kailo has been receiving care at a veterinary clinic where he’s already started to gain weight.

The animal recuse serving has issued a plea for anyone who recognises Kailo or who may have information about where he’s come from to contact the RSPCA’s appeal line on 0300 123 8018, quoting incident number 1426232.

The RSPCA has recently launched its Join The Winter Rescue campaign, to highlight the battle frontline rescuers face with another bleak winter for thousands of animals like Kailo.

Figures released by the animal welfare charity show the number of animals abandoned in England and Wales during the winter period has increased by a massive 51 per cent in just three years.

For those who find themselves struggling, there are many reputable animal welfare charities who can offer help and advice and we encourage anybody in a difficult situation to seek support. 

A spokesperson for The RSPCA said: "The RSPCA has also launched a dedicated cost of living hub to signpost the help out there for owners and we also have more than 200 Pet Food Bank Partnerships across the country to support struggling pet owners.

"If you find a small pet who has been abandoned, take them directly to a local vet or rescue centre. These teams can call in the expertise of our teams if there’s evidence that the animal has been neglected or abused. There’s more information on how to safely handle and transport an animal on our website.

"If you find a dog you believe has been abandoned, please contact your local authority’s stray dog service."

To help the RSPCA rescue more animals, visit rspca.org.uk/winterappeal.