Dead dog found hanging from a tree in Vauxhall
The decomposed body of a dog was found hanging from a tree on the bank of the River Thames. The white dog was seen hanging from below a pathway near St. George Wharf Pier in Vauxhall on Tuesday morning (April 1).
The London Fire Brigade had to bring the white and tan-coloured dog onto the path as it was so hard to access. The dog was not microchipped but was taken to RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre in Kent.
It had also decomposed so much that it is not known for certain what sex or breed the dog is. The dog was found close to the Riverside pub near a walking path below the river railings.
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RSPCA responder Julia said: 'This poor dog's body was hanging by a tree branch. This is a busy area and while the location where the dog was found is difficult to reach there may be someone who has seen someone acting suspiciously before this dog was disposed of in such a cruel manner.
'As the location was difficult to get to we were grateful for the help of the London Fire Brigade for retrieving the body of the dog. Working together is so important for animal welfare.'
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the RSPCA appeals line number on 0300 123 8018 and refer to incident number 01481892.
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