The Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) is caring for an adorable poodle, and one lucky little dog he is! Both police and animal welfare officers are investigating the disturbing circumstances of his discovery, after he was found double locked in a suitcase and dumped in a ditch in a suburb of Vancouver, Canada.
According to RAPS, the Richmond RCMP notified the organization about the poodle on Sunday and transferred the dog to their care. The dog was found near Alderbridge and No 4 Road, where a new development is going in near Walmart (and across from the armory) in the Nature Park area. The finder heard sounds coming from a ditch.
“…The finder pried open the suitcase … and found a dog inside. The dog had been in its urine and feces, but otherwise seemed in good health. The finder brought him home and provided food and water.”
Now dubbed Donut, the unaltered apricot poodle has been examined by the staff’s veterinarian and determined to be in good health; “recently groomed, in good condition, friendly and about six years old.” It is believed Donut had been locked in the suitcase from three to six hours on what has been reported to have been the hottest day of the year.
In addition to Donut, a seven week old white kitten with blue eyes was found abandoned in a Richmond park inside a Pampers diaper box. She has been named Goldie and will soon be ready for a loving home.
Donut will be the guest of RAPS during the investigation. In the future he will be eligible for adoption.
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Photos of poodle and suitcase via the RAPS.
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What a cutie!!! How in the world could anyone do this to such a sweet boy?? I hope he finds the loving home he deserves!!!!
If Donut was “recently groomed, in good condition” it makes me wonder if he wasn’t stolen and then some POS decided to dispose him in a most horrific way. Thank you to the finder. Also thankful Goldie was found.
Sounds like someone stole a dog and then did this to it be it just to be mean or to hurt someone! I hope they get to the bottom of this, and this precious pup finds a good home.
Fckn people!!!!!How about poodle rescue or a shelter instead of a slow death suffocating!!!!!BASTARD!!!
Does anyone really think the RSPCA will do anything to find the perpetrator? I doubt it – their reputation sucks. I am glad the little dog was found and hopefully gets a safe loving home.
Some people are just plain evil.
Who would do that to an adorable poodle and a cute cat. Every animal deserves a good home and a good friend.
WTF!!!! So many sickos in this life!! This precious fur baby deserves a safe and loving home,like all dogs do!! Praying he has a wonderful life from here out?
oh my such a cutie
thank god he is ok
I wish the same to who ever did this
What a beautiful dog, how could anyone do that to her. I wish I could reach out and love her. Wishing her a wonderful loving home.I hope they find the ass hole who did this