To his shock, the walker found an abandoned and terrified puppy tied to a fence behind shrubbery and trees in a secluded wooded area.
Abandoned and terrified
The dog, later named Bramble, is believed to be a one to two-year-old French Bulldog and Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix.
Bramble was put in the care of Dogs 4 Rescue, a 41-acre kennel-free sanctuary based in Eccles. The sanctuary has rehomed over 1,600 dogs across Greater Manchester and shared Bramble's story on Facebook.
"No such thing as a day off in dog rescue," the charity posted. "This morning we were tagged in a post about a dumped dog in Wythenshawe found by a gentleman walking his dog. She was tied to railings behind shrubbery and trees where no one would see her. It beggars belief she could be abandoned where she might never be found – she didn't even have water. She is only young, no microchip and looks to be in season."
Finding joy at last
The shelter suggested that this could have been why her owner abandoned her. "She is the product of breeding herself and in her moment of need, it was only a passer-by who was there for her. Please don't fund the breeders and continue this dreadful cycle. She is safe with us now and we will take the best care of her," they added.
A heartwarming video shows Bramble playing with other dogs at the sanctuary who say the loveable pup is gradually learning to find joy.
We will never understand how someone could abandon an innocent animal like that. We hope that it doesn't take long before Bramble finds a loving home that will give her all the love and care she deserves.
