AN APPEAL has been launched after a seven-week-old puppy was found dumped in a shoebox.

The young Staffordshire bull terrier type pup - who has now been named Molly - was found in a garden at Bro Llethi, Llanarth, on Monday.

RSPCA Cymru inspector Keith Hogben said: “This small defenceless puppy has been callously abandoned on her own in a shoebox. The caller very kindly took care of the puppy until we arrived. It is believed she was dumped between the hours of 3pm and 6pm on Monday.

“She was taken to a vet for an assessment and has a fracture growth plate injury on her leg which must be uncomfortable for her so will require treatment. However, she’s doing okay despite her ordeal and is now safe in RSPCA care. We’re keeping a close eye on her.”

The animal welfare charity is now appealing for information to try and find out who abandoned this dog.

RSPCA inspector Hobgen added: “It is just so sad that someone felt that they had no option other than to leave this poor pup out in the cold on her own.

“If anyone has any information about this incident we urge them to contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018. Calls are treated in confidence.”