The dead female Jack Russell type dog was found by a member of the general public together with a stream in Clayton Brook Road, Clayton-le-Dale, at about 12.45pm last Friday (February 17).
Used nappies, kids’s clothes labels and containers of natural child food were likewise discovered inside the pillowcase.
RSPCA inspector Vicki McDonald went to the scene after the charity had actually been gotten in touch with about the upsetting occurrence and took the little dog to Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for additional assessment.
A scan revealed she wasn’t microchipped and there was no apparent cause of death, however due to the scenarios in which the dog was discovered the occurrence is being dealt with as suspicious.
Inspector McDonald said: “When I reached the scene I saw the head of a little black and white Jack Russell type dog poking out of the pillowcase and I might feel it likewise consisted of other products.
“When we opened it up at the healthcare facility I was shocked to discover she had actually been put inside a JD Sports provider bag, together with stained nappies and different other products of household rubbish.
“Even as a knowledgeable officer, it was a stressful sight to see a dog, who’d probably as soon as been a much enjoyed animal, gotten rid of in this ruthless method, tossed out like absolutely nothing more than a piece of household rubbish.
“I’m keen to find out who owned her, how she died and why she ended up being abandoned in such a cruel and undignified manner.”
As well as nappies, there were tags for McKenzie sportswear, Disney child clothing from George at Asda and containers of HIPP child food.
The pillowcase she was discovered in is referred to as white, with a faded flower style.
Concerning brand-new figures launched by the RSPCA reveal that its officers handled 1,529 events of animals being abandoned in the very first month of this year, compared to 1,390 for the very same duration in 2022, an increase of 10 percent.
It’s thought the cost of living crisis, paired with the anticipated monetary pressures on animal owners throughout the joyful season, might have caused the rise.
The dog’s body (Image: RSPCA)
The charity is advising animal owners to look for help prior to letting issues intensify and has actually opened a telephone helpline – 0300 123 0650 – to support individuals. Practical help can likewise be discovered on its recently-launched cost of living hub.
Anyone with details about the occurrence in Clayton Brook Road is prompted to get in touch with the RSPCA’s inspectorate appeal line, in self-confidence, on 0300 123 8018.
