THE RSPCA has launched an investigation after a French bulldog was found dead in a Black Country canal – inside a plastic bag weighed down with bricks.
The horrifying discovery was made by a member of the public who contacted West Midlands Police who were able to remove her body from close to the lock in Walsall Canal, Tipton, where the canal crosses with Great Western Way on Sunday February 27.
The dog, named Ivy, was found in a bag which had been weighed down with bricks.
Her body has been examined by a vet who found water retention and possible jaw injuries.
RSPCA Inspector Vicki Taylor, who is investigating for the animal welfare charity, said: “This must have been a really upsetting discovery and it’s awful to think someone has deliberately dumped her in the canal.
“The vets have examined her body and have found evidence of possible injuries so I really want to find out more about her and how her body came to be dumped in the canal.
“She does have a microchip and from this we know she was called Ivy, however, those at the address on the chip claim no knowledge so I’m urging anyone with any information to get in touch in complete confidence by calling our Inspector’s appeal line number on 0300 123 8018.”
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