Appeal after dead puppies found in buried bucket

The RSPCA is appealing for information after seven dead puppies were found in a bucket buried in a shallow grave at an allotment in Leicester.

They were discovered by a member of the public at the allotment in Grovebury Walk on Thursday afternoon.

The RSPCA believes the grave had been disturbed by wildlife.

It is believed the puppies were newborns, but their breed and cause of death are unknown.

RSPCA inspector Beckie Harlock said: "This was an incredibly distressing discovery for the member of the public who found these poor, dead puppies.

"There are no injuries on the puppies or obvious cause of death but the circumstances in which they were found is suspicious.

"We're urging anyone who may have seen something suspicious to please get in touch with us as we're keen to find out what happened to these young dogs.

"We are also concerned for the well-being of the mother of these pups too and are keen to find her."

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