Body of dead dog found dumped down embankment in Walsall - RSPCA issue appeal

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dead dog was found dumped in Walsall.

The upsetting discovery of the bull terrier cross dog was found down an embankment near Leighswood Road on 27 January. The animal welfare charity said the dog was discovered with numerous injuries on its body.

The RSPCA along with police were made aware of the incident, and the dog’s body has now been taken to a vet for an examination. The charity said it’s unlikely that the dog jumped or accidentally fell from the bridge and it appears he was dumped at the site.

The dog wasn’t microchipped meaning the owner is unknown. The incident comes just weeks after a deceased dog was found floating in a canal in Birmingham - which the RSPCA also called ‘suspicious’.

The dog was seen floating in the canal close to the bridge at Wharf Road in Kings Norton on January 8.

What has the RSPCA said about the incident in Walsall?

RSPCA inspector Nayman Dunderdale said: “This is a very sad discovery and we’d like to thank the member of the public who found him.

“The dog - who is thought to be around six to seven years old - was found with injuries, which included numerous superficial grazes/lacerations over the head, thorax and hindlimbs.

“Findings from the vet suggest trauma prior to the time of death, but there was no evidence of fractures which would further support the cause of the trauma. This also meant there was also no obvious cause of death.”

Appeal for information

Anyone with information about the incident or who may know the owner of this dog is urged to call the charity’s appeal line on 0300 123 8018.

Nayman added: “He was found in a secluded spot so there wasn’t any CCTV, and it seems unlikely that the dog jumped or accidentally fell from the bridge. Although the evidence doesn’t support that he was thrown from the bridge, we don’t know how he got there, but it appears he was dumped.

“We’d appreciate anyone with information that could assist with our enquiries to please get in touch.”

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