‘Overbred’ bulldog so thin its ribs were visible is found tied to fence

A severely emaciated dog has been rescued after it was discovered abandoned and tied to metal railings.

It’s not known how long the female bulldog cross was left alone for, but she was so thin all her ribs and pelvis were showing.

The RSPCA says the dog may have been a product of overbreeding as she has a significant underbite, where her jaw protrudes showing her teeth.

She was spotted at 9pm on Monday in Woodside Lane in Sheffield.

Animal welfare officers from the RSPCA were then called to take her away at 11.30pm.

RSPCA inspector Sara Jordan said: ‘One of my animal collection officer colleagues went out to this poor girl on Monday night.

‘She is extremely thin, with all her ribs and pelvis showing.

‘She is only a young dog but has enlarged mammary glands, which may be a sign that she has been overbred.

‘She has a very pronounced underbite, where her bottom jaw protrudes showing her teeth.’

She was wearing a purple collar with white spots and was tied to the railings with a metal chain lead.

The bulldog is not microchipped and was not wearing a tag so there is no way of tracing her owner at the moment.

Inspector Jordan added: ‘This dog was abandoned alone, in the dark and cold in a very poor state and it’s taken some time for her to get like this.

‘I want to hear from anyone who recognises her, knows someone who had a dog like this that is now missing or saw anything they think might help my investigation.

‘Please call the RSPCA inspector appeal line on 0300 123 8018 and ask to leave a message for me.’