A broke dog owner has criticized the RSPCA for not helping him with a vet bill.

Jonathan Drake had to turn to his sister for financial help after his three-legged dog broke a back leg.

Bures resident Mr Drake, 34, was made redundant from his scaffolding job two months ago.

He contacted the RSPCA, but said he was told there was “no one in his area who could help”.

Mr Drake said: “If Roo was four-legged, the operation would have been cheaper.

“The RSPCA were useless and to think my gran used to donate to them on a monthly basis. She would turn in her grave."

Mr Drake said the operation, which took place yesterday cost about £1,1000.

Klare Kennett, RSPCA spokesperson, said: “The RSPCA can help sometimes if people ring up the local branch.

“He clearly didn’t ring up the local branch."

To find out more about your local RSPCA branch visit www.rspca.org.uk or call 0300 1234 999.