The charity says the animal was so thin that her spinal column and ribs were extending, after its remains was discovered in woods near Gleadless, in the city.
Now they are attracting the general public to help them discover the dog’s owner.
The animal well-being charity is examining after a member of the general public identified the travel suitcase in a woody location in Spring Close Dell, Gleadless on July 18. They went to examine and made the grim discovery.
Animal rescue officer Liz Braidey was sent to gather the body which was required to a veterinarian for more evaluations.
It was discovered the dog, an adult Akita-type German Shepherd-cross, was microchipped however the owner’s information had actually not been signed up.
The body of the dog was plainly emaciated with bones noticeably extending and it appears she had actually remained in a severe state prior to her death.
The grim discovery comes as the charity releases its summertime Cancel Out Cruelty campaign to highlight the boost in abuse to animals at this time of year.
RSPCA inspector Ben Cottle-Shaw is now examining and is eager to trace the individual accountable. He said: “This was an extremely distressing find and the dog was clearly in an emaciated state before she died so has been severely neglected. We don’t know the cause of death but obviously the circumstances are suspicious and I am keen to trace the person who did this.
“I am hoping someone will recognise who had a dog like this and get in touch. I hate to think how this poor pet suffered in the final moments of her life.
“This case highlights why the RSPCA has launched its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign which calls on the public to help our frontline staff investigate horrendous acts like this and raise awareness about how to stop cruelty to animals for good.”
New figures launched by the charity reveal the variety of animals killed in ‘suspicious circumstances’ increased in 2022 by 15% from by 2021 (891 in 2022, compared to 775 in 2021.
Anyone with info must get in touch with the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018. To help support the RSPCA, go to: www.rspca.org.uk/cancel.
