The RSPCA has launched an investigation after the decomposing body of a dog was discovered on a footpath in Wembley. The animal charity is appealing for information from the public to help identify the owner of the small terrier.
Discovery on Grand Union Canal Footpath
The distressing find was made on Wednesday, May 20, on the footpath alongside the Grand Union Canal, opposite Grand Union Concierge in Wembley. A passerby reported the incident to the RSPCA, prompting an immediate response from animal rescue officers.
Upon arrival, officers found the body of a small terrier-type dog in an advanced state of decomposition. The RSPCA confirmed that the dog did not have a microchip or a collar, making identification challenging. A notable feature of the remains was a large patch of fur missing from the animal's stomach.
RSPCA Appeal for Information
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Fenya Haraldsen-Nodder expressed concern over the discovery. “A member of the public made the upsetting discovery on Wednesday evening and called it in,” she said. “The body is that of a small terrier-type dog. Unfortunately, the body was quite badly decomposed, meaning it wasn’t possible to see whether it was a male or female, but one distinctive feature is that there is a large patch of fur missing on the stomach.”
She added, “There was no collar and no microchip, so we’re not sure where this little dog has come from, and we’d like to hear from anyone who might have information that could help our enquiries.”
How to Help
The RSPCA urges anyone with information to contact their appeal line at 0300 123 8018 and leave a message for Fenya Haraldsen-Nodder. The charity hopes that public assistance will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the dog's death and potentially prevent similar incidents in the future.
