A dead dog ‘filled with flies and maggots’ was found discarded in a layby. The ‘overlooked’ male bulldog’s ribs, spinal column and hip bones were all noticeable when it was identified in Lichfield.
It was believed the dog passed away after a ‘extended duration of disregard’. There were likewise no indications the skinny canine suffered any injury injuries sustained in a roadway traffic mishap.
An examination was released by the RSPCA after the ‘exceptionally emaciated’ animal was found in Grange Lane on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 9. The remains remained in a ‘extremely poor condition’ when it was gotten by Lichfield Council’s dog warden service.
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It was required to a neighboring veterinarians, who called the animal charity. The brindle-coloured dog, who was not using a collar, was not microchipped.
RSPCA inspector Caroline Richardson said: “This poor dog was actually slim and it appears like he has actually been overlooked extremely terribly and after that discarded in this layby. We don’t believe he will have been there for that long as the staff at the veterinarians where he was taken drove past that early morning and he wasn’t there.
“It is rather a hectic path so he would have been identified if he had actually been there for a prolonged duration. Also if he’d been struck by a vehicle it’s extremely most likely he would have been required to the veterinarians with it being nearby.”
The animal charity is now trying to find members of the general public with CCTV video which might help the examination to contact us. Ms Richardson included: “We are appealing for anybody who has any info regarding how this dog became in this area.
“There might be somebody who lives close by with CCTV video cameras on their property that may record the area or there might be somebody out there who understands who owned a dog like this.” Anyone with any info ought to get in touch with the RSPCA appeals line number on 0300 123 8018.
