An XL bully canine was discovered useless with a fractured cranium and burn marks in an alleyway a day earlier than the beginning of a ban on the breed, the RSPCA has mentioned.
The animal charity has appealed for info after a member of the general public made the “shocking discovery” in Waltham Road, south London, on Saturday.
The canine had its legs certain collectively, had certainly one of its ears minimize off, and had been set on hearth, the charity mentioned.
It was discovered earlier than new legal guidelines got here into drive on Sunday making it unlawful to breed, promote, or abandon XL bullies.
Owners have to use for an exemption by February 1 to maintain their dogs.
The RSPCA opposes the ban, launched in response to a spate of assaults by XL bullies, and beforehand warned it might result in an inflow of the dogs being taken to animal shelters or deserted.
Harriet Daliday, RSPCA inspector, mentioned: “It is deeply regarding that the canine was discovered together with his legs tied collectively and had been set on hearth.
“The canine additionally had certainly one of his ears minimize off.
“We are appealing for anyone who has any information about this incident to contact us in complete confidence.”
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