THE only surviving puppy from dumped litter is going from strength to strength thanks to her rescuer.

Passers-by discovered 11 newborn puppies with their umbilical cords still attached in a rubbish bag amongst a wooded area off Heath Lane, Huddersfield.

RSPCA deputy chief inspector Sara Jordan collected the pups and took them into the charity’s care.

Experienced staff and experts, including a veterinary nurse, fostered one pup each.

Heartbreakingly the rest of the litter, believed to be German Shepherd types, had congenital defects or serious infections and all passed away.

Tippy, now five weeks old, almost died three times due to urinary infections but miraculously pulled through.

Once she is in full health, Tippy will find her forever home.

Sara said: “It has been touch and go.  

“Initially she had to be fed every 90 minutes so I was up in the night quite a lot. It was very tiring but absolutely worth all the effort as she is so adorable.”

She added: “I am concerned that their mother is out there and also may require veterinary attention.”

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time or knows a dog who recently gave birth but doesn’t have a litter should contact the RSPCA’s appeal line, confidentially, on 0300 123 8018.

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