The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog – thought to be an XL Bully – was found dead in a South London alleyway with a fractured skull.
The dog also had his legs tied together, had been set on fire and had one of his ears cut off.
A member of the public made the shocking discovery in Waltham Road, Carshalton, on Saturday 30 December and reported it to the RSPCA. Initial enquiries made by the inspector found that the dog had escaped from his garden after wind blew down a fence during the weekend’s storms.
RSPCA inspector Harriet Daliday, who is looking into the incident, said: “At this stage we don’t know for certain if the dog had sustained the head injury after being hit by a car, or whether this was done deliberately.
“It is deeply concerning that the dog was found with his legs tied together and had been set on fire. The dog also had one of his ears cut off.
“We are appealing for anyone who has any information about this incident to contact us in complete confidence.”
Those with information should contact the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference 01202686.
