Six Puppies Rescued Abandoned East Yorkshire Heatwave

A litter of six puppies, estimated to be four to five weeks old, was discovered abandoned in a black bin bag in a layby on Staithes Road in Preston, East Yorkshire, during a recent heatwave with temperatures reaching 30C. A motorist noticed the bag moving and rescued the puppies, transporting them to the RSPCA Hull and East Riding branch where they received urgent veterinary care due to dehydration and overheating. The puppies, believed to be French bulldog and chihuahua crosses, are now safe and under specialist foster care because they are too young to be separated from their mother. RSPCA Inspector Laura Barber expressed serious concern for the welfare of the puppies' mother, who has been separated from her litter and may also require veterinary attention. The RSPCA condemned irresponsible breeding and abandonment, urging the public to assist with their investigation. The puppies will require several weeks of care before they are ready for rehoming.