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A heartbreaking case in Leicestershire reveals a female lurcher found abandoned with horrific injuries—including a necrotic leg, bone-exposed paw, severe underweight condition, and lost sensation in her back legs—leading to her tragic euthanasia. The RSPCA is investigating, suspecting possible tying or vehicle impact, amid a shocking 64% surge in animal cruelty reports over the past five years. With over 6,300 emergency calls last summer—up from 3,852 in 2021—rescue teams are overwhelmed. Experts link the spike to pandemic-era pet ownership and longer summer days encouraging more reporting. The RSPCA urgently asks for public support to continue saving traumatized animals and finding them forever homes.

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