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RSPCA' story- Appeal After Dog Was Drowned In Canal (UK) -please help to find the murderer(s)!
Anyone who saw anything suspicious or has any information that could help should call the RSPCA 24-hour cruelty line on 0300 1234 999 and ask to leave a message for inspector Barr.
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Please see press release below from the RSPCA
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Tuesday 24 August 2010
Appeal After Dog Was Drowned In Canal
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was thrown into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Accrington with a weighted-down rucksack tied to him.
The rough-haired terrier was found floating face-down under the bridge on Burnley Road (A678), near to Moorfield Way, Clayton Le Moors on Monday 2 August 2010.
RSPCA inspector Mandi Barr said: “This poor little dog never stood a chance. Two carrier bags, tied together, had been used to attach a rock-stuffed rucksack to him. Whoever did this is a callous and cruel coward and we want to know who they are.”
A member of the public spotted the dog’s body and called Lancashire Police who rang the RSPCA. The dog was micro-chipped which lead the RSPCA to his owners.
“They had put him outside in the garden at around 7am that morning. Naturally they’re very upset about what’s happened,” said inspector Barr.
The dog was called ‘Freddie’ and was just 18-months old. He’s described as mostly black, with a white stomach and tan patches on his face and legs. The rucksack was purple with black straps and a red ‘Head’ logo on it.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious or has any information that could help should call the RSPCA 24-hour cruelty line on 0300 1234 999 and ask to leave a message for inspector Barr.
Inspector Barr added: “We don’t want them to get away with this. This dog has suffered an awful death and someone is responsible for that. Please, if you think you can help, call us.”
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Photographs of Freddie are attached, please credit the RSPCA where used
RSPCA inspector Mandi Barr is available for further comment at limited times on request
No further information is available about Freddie’s owners and they are not available for comment
Leanne Plumtree, RSPCA North Regional Press Officer
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