Appeal to find owner after body of abandoned dog is found

A passerby spotted the bullmastiff lying on wasteland at Darrington, near Pontefract, on March 29 and contacted a local neighbourhood warden who went to collect the body.

The death is being treated as suspicious and the adult dog - who was of a tan colour and had not been microchipped - may have been left to starve to death.

The death is being treated as suspicious (Image: RSPCA)

RSPCA inspector Claire Mitchell said: “This dog was completely emaciated and it was a heartbreaking find.

"The incident was reported to the warden, who went to collect the deceased dog.

"When she arrived at the scene she was appalled by the condition this animal had been left in. 

“She took some photos and removed the body then contacted me to report it as suspected neglect.

"Looking at those pictures it would appear that this dog has either starved to death or had an underlying condition that caused it to get into such a poor condition and then pass away."

Anyone with any information is asked to ring the RSPCA appeals line number on 0300 123 801