An injured dog found wandering around a Chester housing estate on Christmas Eve has been christened Holly with an appeal for information from the RSPCA.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, thought to be aged around four, was found by a member of the public hobbling down Treborth Road, in Blacon, with a swollen leg.
She is thought to have been hit by a car.
The dog is now being cared for at the RSPCA’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital, where she has been given the appropriate name of Holly because she was found on Christmas Eve.
RSPCA Inspector Naomi Norris said: “When Holly was found, she was unable to put any weight on her rear leg, which was severely swollen and bruised. She has now been examined by Greater Manchester Animal Hospital and her leg has been confirmed as broken in three places. She also has superficial head injuries.
'Beautiful' dog thought to have been hit by a car
“She is a beautiful brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was possibly hit by a car on Christmas Eve and left in the road.
“It is so sad to think what Holly has been through and we are very grateful to the member of the public who found her for contacting us in the first instance.”
Anyone who knows anything about Holly is urged to contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.
■ The RSPCA is a charity and relies on public donations to exist. Anyone who wishes to support their work is politely asked to text HELP to 78866 to give £3 (Texts cost £3 + one standard network rate message).
