RSPCA calls for witnesses to dog dumped at Augusta-Margaret River Shire pound without food or water

WA’s lead animal-welfare agency has called for information about a dog left chained to a post at the unattended Shire of Augusta-Margaret River pound on July 10. RSPCA WA said the dog, named Maverick by the Shire rangers who found him, was left without water, food or bedding on a short chain for more than 30 hours. Because rangers had no animals in their care at the time, the pound was unattended when Maverick was abandoned. “The dog is about two years old, unsterilised, and no microchip or ID could be found,” an RSPCA spokeswoman said. “Rangers have named him Maverick and say he has a beautiful, trusting nature. “We aren’t sure if the person who left the dog was the owner, or if they had just found the dog and were trying to get help, but we want to understand further what may have happened in this situation.” CCTV camera at the pound filmed the dog being dropped off about 6am on the Sunday, with rangers attending about 1.30pm on Monday, July 11. The woman who delivered Maverick was driving a white or silver dual-cab utility with a hard-cover canopy and roof racks. RSPCA said Maverick was since transferred to Perth for rehoming, but information was still sought. “Thank you to those people who have come forward with information so far,” the spokeswoman said. The Times understands a dog matching a similar description was found trapped at the bowl at the Margaret River Youth Precinct’s skate park early on July 10 as well. Anyone with information was asked to contact RSPCA WA on 1300 278 358.