Dead Chihuahua found dumped inside rabbit hutch at end of Accrington street

The dog, described as a "small adult female with scruffy, brown-coloured fur", was found by a passerby in Henry Street at around midday on Sunday, February 14.

RSPCA inspector Vicki McDonald said there were "no clear signs of injury or an obvious cause of death", adding the dog appeared to be in "good body condition and general health".

She is now appealing for anyone with information to come forward to establish where she came from and how she died.

Vicki said: “We were contacted after a woman found a small wooden hutch or pet shelter dumped at the dead-end of a road when she was passing.

"She went to look inside by lifting the lid and, sadly, found the body of a small dog inside so contacted us.

"She was found inside the box which was lined with bedding and material. The box was tied up with white string.

"There are no clear signs of injury or an obvious cause of death and she appears to be in good body condition and general health."

Vicki would like to hear from anyone who suspects they may know where she's come from or who is responsible for leaving her, or anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area on Sunday morning or the previous day.

She added: "If you can help with our investigation please call our appeal line on 0300 123 8018 and leave a message for me.”

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