article_snippet: These distressing pictures show a skeletal lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death in one of the worst neglect cases ever seen by an RSPCA inspector.
article_snippet: Neglect: a skeletal lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death in one of the worst neglect cases ever seen by an RSPCA inspector was found roaming the streets just days from death alongside a Jack Russell .
article_snippet: RSPCA Inspector Patrick Bailey said: 'I have come across some pretty poorly dogs in my time as an inspector
article_snippet: but I can safely say there have been few that have been as thin as a skeletal lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death in one of the worst neglect cases ever seen by an RSPCA inspector. '
article_snippet: Recovering: It may be some weeks before a skeletal lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death in one of the worst neglect cases ever seen by an RSPCA inspector is in a fit enough state to be re-homed .
article_snippet: An RSPCA inspector said An RSPCA inspector had never seen a dog as thin and emaciated as the lurcher, which was found earlier this week .
article_snippet: The dogs, who are both female, are now recovering however it could be some time before a skeletal lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death in one of the worst neglect cases ever seen by an RSPCA inspector is in a fit enough state to find a new family.
article_snippet: However a skeletal lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death in one of the worst neglect cases ever seen by an RSPCA inspector is extremely affectionate, enjoys fuss and attention and seems very keen to be around people. '
article_snippet: a skeletal lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death in one of the worst neglect cases ever seen by an RSPCA inspector has clearly been socialised
article_snippet: but I cannot rule out the possibility that a skeletal lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death in one of the worst neglect cases ever seen by an RSPCA inspector has been neglected before straying or possibly even being dumped.'
highlights_snippet: Lurcher found roaming the streets just days from death rescued by RSPCA .
  
highlights_snippet: RSPCA inspector says lurcher is one of the worst neglect cases ever seen .
  