Image: Facebook/GalwaySPCA''He was just a bag of bones, that could hardly stand.''
Five tourists are being hailed for their compassion, after they stopped to help a dog that was clearly in distress in Connemara, Co. Galway.
The tourists, known as Izzy, Cassie, Maeve, Julie and Jackie were on their way to the scenic Letterfrack when they noticed an abandoned dog wearing a collar.
The girls quickly realised that the 'Clifford' the collie was in poor condition, clearly starving and very weak.
Changing their day plans, the girls took the Clifford into their car and called the Galway Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA).
Upon arriving at the GSPCA, the organisation noted: "It was so obvious to see the extent of the cruelty and neglect inflicted upon him".
Image: Facebook/GalwaySPCA"It’s clear to see he has never been truly loved or cared for, as he has no understanding of us wanting to show him love and affection.
"He is still nervous, especially around people he has never met before, so we are taking things nice and slowly with him."
"We cannot express enough our utter disgust and contempt to the person who allowed Clifford to come so close to starvation as he did."
"Clifford didn’t walk to where he was found as he was in no physical condition to do so", the GSPCA continued.
Image: Facebook/GalwaySPCA"Nobody else saw him walking along the roads that day in that area,so it is most likely that at some stage earlier that morning,Clifford was driven to this car park area and left.... To die."
"But along came five wonderful,young ladies... who without a doubt are the only reason Clifford is alive today."
Image: Facebook/GalwaySPCA"We salute you all for your empathy and kindness and for not ignoring an animal in need.
"Walk proud knowing that your actions that day, have changed Clifford's life for ever."
Well done girls! You can keep track of Clifford's recovery here.
