Moment sick Maltese Shih tzu allegedly dumped in Sydney yard with note and food

A dog is set to undergo life saving surgery after it was dumped in the yard of a home in Sydney’s inner-west.

Million, a 12-month-old Maltese Shih tzu, was discovered tied to a gate in a Zetland front yard after David Wiles heard a small whimper, to 7News reports.

Video footage has captured the moment two women appear to leave the dog with a note and a bit of food.

“The note basically said they really care for the dog but can’t take care of it anymore,” Mr Wiles said.

Mr Wiles agreed to foster Million after he and his wife – a fellow dog lover – came to an agreement with the dog’s breeder.

A vet check revealed Million has a cancerous growth on his leg and a small hernia.

The Shih tzu is set to undergo surgery on Saturday, with an adoption agency Mr Wiles has been in contact with set to pay.

Mr Wiles issued a message to prospective dog owners following the incident.

“Dog ownership is hard, it’s a lot of work, it’s a long commitment,” Mr Wiles said.

“These guys aren’t toys.”

NewsWire has contacted the RSPCA and NSW Police for comment.