An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information about puppies found abandoned on Newbiggin beach. 
 
Five puppies, thought to be Cane Corso cross breed and aged between 4-5 months of age were found at  Little Bay in Newbiggin by the Sea on Saturday 18th January 2025  

 

The dogs all have severe health issues including cherry eye and deformities of their limbs  

 

Northumberland County Council’s animal welfare team is appealing to anyone with any information to come forward. This may be camera footage around the area on the date in question, anyone who may have seen these pups advertised or indeed bought a sibling of these pups. 

 

An animal welfare officer from Northumberland County Council said: “These young dogs were abandoned on a beach in the middle of winter which is a cruel and heartless thing to do. The puppies are a few months old and someone somewhere knows who they belong to. We are appealing to anyone with information to come forward in the strictest of confidence.” 

  

The puppies are currently being cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter where they are receiving veterinary treatment. 

 

Any information should be emailed in strict confidence to  animalwelfare@northumberland.gov.uk or phoning 0345 600 6400 and asking for Animal Welfare.