XL bully discovered useless on dogwalkers path ‘after being thrown off bridge’

A muzzled XL bully has been discovered useless on the foot of a bridge after apparently being hurled off in a ‘callous and sickening act’.

It is the latest in a collection of ‘heart-breaking’ circumstances of dogs being given up or deserted within the wake of the Government’s transfer to outlaw the breed, the RSPCA mentioned.

Inspector Kristy Ludlam mentioned she believes the animal was alive when she seems to have been thrown from the busy A57 flyover within the Beighton space of Sheffield.

The black-and-white feminine was discovered by a canine walker within the space generally known as The Washlands on Monday morning.

Ms Ludlam mentioned: ‘From the injuries sustained and the location where she was found, it appears that the poor dog was thrown from the flyover and died due to blunt force trauma injuries as she hit the ground.

‘She was found on a route well used by dog walkers and had not been dead very long.

‘I am appealing to anyone who may have seen something suspicious before the time she was found on January 22 at 11am to get in touch.

‘This is a very busy road so I am hoping someone may have seen something or may have dashcam footage which would help the investigation.’

She continued: ‘If she has been thrown from the flyover to her death, this is a very callous and sickening act. I am hoping people may recognise the dog and provide me with names of possible culprits.’

Ms Ludlam mentioned the canine was microchipped to a breeder in Wigan however the brand new proprietor’s particulars weren’t registered and additional inquiries are taking place.

New guidelines have been launched by the Government following a collection of assaults linked to XL bully dogs.

The breed have to be stored on a lead and muzzled in public below the brand new restrictions.

Breeding, promoting or abandoning the dogs has additionally turn out to be unlawful, with house owners being urged to use for a certificates of exemption for present pets earlier than the January 31 deadline.

From February 1, it will likely be a felony offence to personal an XL bully canine in England and Wales and not using a certificates.

The RSPCA is a part of the Dog Control Coalition, which opposes the ban.

Anyone with first-hand info is urged to name the RSPCA cruelty line on 0300 123 8018.

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