The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after a dead bull breed type dog was found under a tree in Cheney Row Park on Friday (5th September), reports Marco Marcelline

Cheney Row Park, Credit: Google Streetview

The RSPCA is investigating the death of a large black and white male dog whose decomposed body was found by a member of the public under a tree in Cheney Row Park, Walthamstow on Friday (5th September).

It is understood the body was badly decomposed with maggots feeding on it.

There was no microchip or collar, nor was the dog was not wearing a lead or harness, and the animal welfare charity is urging people who may have seen anything to contact their appeal line immediately.

RSPCA rescue officer Nicola Thomas, who is leading an investigation into the incident, said: “We’re grateful to the member of the public who found this poor dog and sounded the alarm.

“Sadly, there were no identifiers at all – no chip, collar, lead, or anything, so we’re urging anyone with information to come forward. The circumstances in which this dog’s body was found are clearly a potential cause for concern, and we are looking into what may have happened here.

The incident comes after serious acts of animal cruelty were highlighted as part of the RSPCA’s Summer Cruelty Appeal. Last September, the charity took 1,989 calls about animal abandonments across England and Wales.

Anyone who has any information about a large bull breed dog in the Cheney Row Park area is urged to contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018

More information on the work of the RSPCA is available on the charity’s website

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