A body of a dead puppy was found with a fabric pet carrier and a white dog teddy bear on a footpath near an old railway line.
The body was discovered just off Arnold Road on July 6.
The RSPCA is now appealing for information after the upsetting incident.
It is thought the puppy may have been dead for a number of days before it was found dumped on the footpath.
RSPCA inspector Teresa Potter said: “It is upsetting to find the body of an animal disposed of in this way.
"The dog’s body is so decomposed that we can not establish what breed, age or sex they might have been and it is not possible to see a possible cause of death.
“It’s also not known if the puppy had originally been inside the bag, which was a black fabric pet carrier.
"Also at the scene was a white towel and a white dog teddy bear.
“There were no obvious signs of injuries to the body and the puppy had not been micro-chipped.
“I am keen to find out more about this dog including how the body came to be dumped here.
"Anyone with information can contact me in complete confidence on our inspector appeal line by calling 0300 123 8018.”
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