French bulldog tied to vehicle and dragged to her death

A French bulldog believed to have just given birth to puppies was apparently tied to a vehicle and dragged to her death in Merseyside.

A member of the public contacted the RSCPA after discovering the dog’s battered body in Brasenose Road, Bootle, on Monday June 17 at about 6.30am.

RSPCA officials found a piece of long wire that was still attached to the dog’s collar with a broken clip on the other end which is thought to have been attached to a car.

The dog is believed to have been aged about two and may have recently had puppies.

Skin was missing on the pet’s legs and she is believed to have tried to run before she was no longer able to.

The collar was up on her head, which suggests she had been pulled hard.

RSPCA inspector Joanne McDonald said: ‘I believe someone has tied the dog to a vehicle and then drove along dragging this poor pet to her death.

‘There is skin missing on her feet and it looks as though she has run along to try and keep up with the moving vehicle until she was no longer able to.

‘There are also wounds on her body which must have happened when she was unable to keep on her feet. The collar is also up on her head suggesting she has been pulled along.

‘This is a most barbaric and cruel act. This poor young dog must have been terrified and suffered horrendously during this horrific incident.

‘I really want to find who did this and am hoping the public may be able to help provide me with the information I need.’

The dog was micro-chipped but the details were not up to date, she added.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018.