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A 'horrifically emaciated' dog who had been starved to death was found dumped in a bin bag in Charlton by a woman walking with her children.
A male bridle-and-white Staffordsire terrier, thought to be about a year old, was discovered by a dog walker in Fairlawn Garages in Cherry Orchard Estate on Saturday (January 28).
RSPCA inspector Callum Isitt said: “This was a gruesome discovery for this passing woman, who was walking her children home.
“The dead dog was inside a black bin bag, with his head hanging out the top.
“This was a callous way to treat an animal - just chucking him away like rubbish - but what is especially concerning to me is the neglected state that the dog was in and what may have led to his death.
“He was massively skinny, to the point of emaciation, and had very long nails. My guess is that it is likely he was starved to death.”
The RSPCA urges anyone with any information about how this dog may have died to call us on 0300 123 8018.
The dog did not have a microchip, and was wearing a red fabric and choker-type chain collar.
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