A Staffordshire bull terrier had to be put to sleep after being subjected to a horrific acid attack.
The female family pet was taken in by Hannah Marriott after it appeared at her door with sickening injuries.
Hannah, from Newry, Northern Ireland, said: "Whoever did this to this poor dog are sick, sick people."
The injured dog was found in the Parkhead area of the city on Tuesday.
Hundreds of people took to social media to vent their horror at the animal's treatment, reports Belfast Live.
One said: "The owner of the dog has been notified and they are traumatised by what has happened to their family pet."
Local animal welfare group Pets Lost and Found Northern Ireland are urging anyone with information on the attack to contact the police.
A spokesperson for the group said: "This happened in the Newry area.
"The poor dog was covered in acid. If anyone has information about this incident or the dog please call the PSNI on 101."
Inspector McCullough, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said: "Police received a report about an injured dog in the Pound Road area of Newry at approximately 6.10pm on Tuesday 28 May.
"The animal was taken to a local vet, however, due to the severity of its injuries the dog had to be euthanized.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
