Puppies dumped in sealed box

The litter of puppies are now safe and well

A litter of five-week-old puppies dumped in a sealed cardboard box have been rescued by RSPCA inspectors in South Yorkshire.

The collection of four dogs and four bitches was found near the greyhound stadium at Stainforth, near Doncaster.

And Julie Young, the manager of the RSPCA centre in Bawtry said the litter had been put in the box with no air holes, no food and no bedding.

The RSPCA say the animals will be re-homed in about a month.

Ms Young told BBC News Online: "It's heartbreaking to see these small puppies left in this state, we will look after them until they are old enough to be found loving homes.

"That will be in about four weeks' time.

"I would point out that was only with the help of the general public that the dogs are now in a place of safety with us."

"If anybody sees any animals needing help, we'll come along and look after the animals, just give us a call.

The RSPCA Animal Centre at Bawtry can be contacted on 01302 714109.