A tiny puppy was left close to death after being dumped in a freezing field just one week after learning to walk.
Hockney the terrier-cross was just five-weeks-old when he was discovered abandoned in a cardboard box without any blankets, food or water.
He weighs less than 2lbs, and is currently being treated for worms and mange.
After being whisked to Dogs Trust in Leeds, the tiny animal refused to eat.
Emma Cooper, Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Leeds who is helping care for Hockney, said: ‘Puppies of this age shouldn’t be away from their mum, let alone left to fend for themselves in a field.
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‘He was immediately seen by a vet after being rescued who said he wouldn’t have survived much longer as he was so cold.
‘He hadn’t even been left with a blanket.
‘He had worms and has mange, a skin disease, which is he is being treated for.
‘At first he didn’t want to eat anything but his appetite is definitely improving and he is becoming more like the inquisitive puppy he should be at his age.
‘We will be looking after him for a few weeks until he has fully recovered and then we will be looking for a wonderful forever home for him where he will continue to get all the love he deserves and needs to grow into a happy, healthy adult dog.
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‘We would like to remind everyone that if they are ever in a situation where abandonment is their only option, we and other charities can help.’
The pup has been named Hockney after famous Yorkshireman David Hockney, who himself was rescued last week after getting stuck in a lift in Amsterdam.
He will be ready to find a new home in two to three weeks.
