An emaciated elderly dog with a large tumour was found dumped in Epworth in North Lincolnshire, but she was too ill to be treated and sadly had to be put to sleep.
The female King Charles Spaniel was found on Church Walk in Epworth at around 3pm on Wednesday, April 14, by someone who reported the matter to the RSPCA.
Animal rescuer and inspector Vanessa Reid was sent to the scene where she found the dog in a collapsed state. The RSPCA has since launched an investigation.
She had a large growth on her anus and was underweight. She could not stand or hold her own weight as her backend was collapsed, and she also had very matted fur around her ears.