Public asked for help to find who was behind callous dumping of dead dog in shallow water
The RSPCA is appealing for information after the body of a dead dog was found dumped in shallow water at the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park.
The gruesome discovery at the Thameside wetlands area was made on November 30 by an off-duty police officer who alerted a member of staff.
Shockingly, the dog’s body was found in a black rubble sack inside a green crate.
The dog was a male lurcher. His ribs were visible and he was wearing a green leather collar. The dog was microchipped – but the details are no longer up to date.
The incident has also been reported to the police.
RSPCA animal rescue officer Siobhan Trinnaman said: “While it is not clear if the dog was already dead before being put in the water, these are obviously suspicious and sad circumstances in which to have found this dog.
“I am investigating this and would like to find out where this dog came from and who he belonged to. I’d like to establish how this poor dog died and whether he suffered before his death.
“Anyone with information should contact our appeal line on 0300 123 8018.”
The RSPCA fears many incidents being dealt with by its front line officers are as a result of the cost of living crisis.
Ms Trinnaman said: “Sadly, we’re starting to see the results of rising costs on pet owners. More animals are coming into our care, more animals are being abandoned, and fewer animals are being rehomed.
“This is why we launched our Christmas appeal to help raise funds so we can keep rescuing and rehoming pets in need – and we are urging the public to support us.”
The RSPCA is pleading with people not to abandon their pets in response to rising concerns about neglect and abandonment.
The animal welfare charity has seen a shocking 25 per cent rise in the number of abandonment incidents being dealt with by its rescue teams this year, with a 13 per cent rise in neglect incidents being dealt with by teams.
Pictured top: The area where the dog was found (Picture: RSPCA)