An abandoned dog with a huge bleeding lump and overgrown nails had to be put down to end her suffering.
The stray Staffie cross was found wandering the streets of Bolton on Sunday (August 16) in what the RSPCA have described as a “shocking state”.
A bleeding lump on her stomach was so large it was dragging along the floor and her nails had grown through her paw pads and out the other side.
The older female dog, who also had chronic eye issues, was found by a member of the public at around 3pm near a field in West Meade where it is believed she was dumped.
Vets decided to put her down to end her pain.
The RSPCA is now investigating, a spokesman for the animal charity said.
Inspector Kathryn Kellegher said: “This poor dog was in such a shocking state when she was picked up as a stray in West Meade in Bolton.
“Sadly, she had a lump on her stomach which was so large it had started to drag on the floor and she was bleeding all over the pavement.
“She also had such overgrown nails that they had curled and cut into her paw pads. It was distressing to see a dog in this poor state.
“I rushed her to the vets immediately but sadly, the vets had to put her to sleep to end her suffering.
“If anyone recognises this dog or has any information about where she may have come from, please contact the inspectorate appeal line in strictest confidence on 0300 123 8018.”
