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A dog in Singapore was kept in appalling conditions by a man who did the minimum, said an animal welfare group.
Restricted to a cage for five years, he was rescued by a housing agent who kindly called them for help.
Source: HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore
The pooch now needs a new home with owners who will treat him right.
The shocking case of Archie, a male Pomeranian who was caged for five years, was shared by HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore in a blog post on 20 Feb.
His story came to light when a housing agent visited an HDB flat for a viewing and found Archie sitting behind bars in an enclosure.
The sight was sickening as he was sitting in layers of his own poop in one corner of the flat.
The agent took a photo and sent it to HOPE, asking if they could help.
HOPE found out that Archie’s owner had died and he was passed on to his son.
However, the man also died in his 50s about five years ago.
The dog was thus passed on again, this time to his brother.
While the brother fed the dog every day, he didn’t clean the enclosure — meaning Archie lived in his own poop for five years.
The man agreed that HOPE could take Archie, and when they arrived he had cleaned the entire flat except his enclosure.
Source: HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore on Facebook
After they took him away from his five-year prison, they found that he was very smelly but still allowed them to pet him.
Source: HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore
His fur was also badly matted, and they decided to take him to the vet.
Source: HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore
At the vet, the full extent of Archie’s suffering became evident.
His fur was so badly matted that it was peeling off his skin.
Source: HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore
They found that his ears were also filled with discharge.
Source: HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore
As he wasn’t sterilised, his testicles were hard and swollen and he was in great pain.
Source: HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore
The dog was in such bad shape that the vet took two hours to scrub him and shave off his fur.
He also underwent sterilisation surgery.
Source: HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore
Naming the dog “Archie”, HOPE lamented how he was treated, describing it as gross neglect.
As he wasn’t licensed nor microchipped, it’s not possible to hold anybody accountable either.
They can only hope that somebody will do a good deed and adopt him, or at least help to pay his veterinary bills.
Those who want to help may get in touch with the group by emailing them at hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg or sending them a private message on their Facebook page.
Also read: S’pore Dog Caged For 10 Years Has No Name, Needs A Furever Home He Can Live Happily In
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Featured image adapted from HOPE Dog Rescue Singapore.
The boy is an only child to the single mum.
Authorities had to use equipment to pry the vehicle open to free the man.
The authorities have investigated and closed the incident with no follow-ups required, MFA said.
He crossed the border daily in hopes of buying a house for his family.
On a few days, the thundery showers might extend into the night.
His church has urged parishioners to refrain from visiting him as he heals.