An emaciated poodle-cross puppy was found extremely unwell dumped by the side of a road in Eltham.

The dog, now nicknamed Doodle, was found in Reston's Crescent yesterday (January 22) 'shivering and shaking' by a wall.

Doodle, who is thought to be four to six months old, was suffering from sickness and diarrhea and vets are unsure whether he will survive.

The RSPCA  are appealing for anyone with information about Doodle to come forward.

RSPCA inspector Anthony Pulfer said: “We found Doodle just shivering and shaking by a wall in the freezing cold, in a terrible state.

“He was incredibly thin, about half the weight he should have been I would say, and very, very unwell.

"He kept being sick and was suffering from diarrhea, and in general he was lethargic and weak.

“The little thing was simply not equipped to cope with being left alone like that - especially in such cold conditions. What a heartbreaking start to such a young life.

“He is being cared for at our Putney Animal Hospital at the moment, but he is in such a poorly state we don’t know yet whether he will survive.

"I have everything crossed, as know he’s got the potential to be such a lovely little dog.”

Anyone with information about Doodle can leave a message for Inspector Pulfer by calling the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018.