A NINE-week old puppy spent “two-and-a-half hours in pain”with a broken hip after it was abandoned outside a Bicester vets’ in a box.

The white and tan coloured Staffy-type dog, pictured, was discovered by staff in the car park of Bicester Veterinary Centre, Victoria Road, at about 4.40pm last.

CCTV footage showed a man leaving the dog at 2pm. The puppy, called Don by staff, was unable to stand and when he was examined found to have a badly broken hip.

After an operation he is now making a good recovery.

RSPCA inspector Doug Davidson said: “This poor young pup spent more than two-and-a-half hours in pain in the box in the car park before he was discovered.

“He could easily have been further injured by vehicles, especially if he had managed to get out of the box.

Anyone with information should call the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018 and leave a message for Inspector Davidson.