Mail readers poured their hearts out with sympathy for a poor animal after the RSPCA released photos of the dog who's owner failed to take him to the vet.

Kathryn Maguire said: "Poor little sweetie, very cruel owner, I hope the little one finds a happy new home with kindness."

Lisa Holman said: "Poor thing, hope the dog finds a loving home."

Amy Hamblin said: "Oh you poor dog. I hope he gets a loving home. There is no excuse for this, none at all."

Bianca Moore said: "This is how NikkiSixx was when we got her! Literally one injection and it healed. Poor dog must have been in so much pain."

Sylvia Stoker said: "What is the matter with people today? Where does all this rottenness come from? Takes more energy to be cruel than to be kind."

Jeanette Wadsworth: "No excuse to treat a poor defenceless dog like this. Makes me so angry."

Nina Young said: "That's so sad."

Yvette Dean: "This is unfortunately an all to common occurrence."

Alan Taylor: "Was just about to say this two years is nothing she won't learn she would just do it again in the hope people will forget this. She should not be allowed to have pets ever again feel so sorry for the dog."

Susan Howell said: "As I have said before two years is ridiculous. It should be life to not keeping animals, end of story."

Naomi Bennet said: "Oh my goodness, bless the poor thing. I can't believe how much pain this poor animal must be in. Anyone who takes on the responsibility of owning a pet must be responsible enough to properly look after it.

Julie Plevey said: " This women should be band for life from owning any pets."

Sylvia Stoker said: "What is the matter with people today? Where does all this rottenness come from? Takes more energy to be cruel than to be kind."

Chezza Newburn said: "Two years? Should be given life with no pets."