Dog's body found in river near Llangollen with rope around its neck
An investigation is taking place to track down the owners of a dog which was found in a river with a rope around its neck.
RSPCA Cymru pulled the body of a Staffordshire bull terrier-cross from the river at Pentrefelin, Llangollen, after the shocking discovery was made by a passer by on June 23 between 12.30pm and 12.45pm.
The bloated body of the animal was found tied to a rope, which the passer-by noted was connected to a lump of wood, but on retrieval the wood had fallen off.
A microchip was identified on the body of the dog, but cannot be traced to an owner.
However, the charity has discovered the chip was implanted in County Durham and an appeal for information to trace to owner has been launched.
RSPCA inspector Tim Jones said: “This was a shocking discovery made from a river in the Pentrefelin area of Llangollen.
“It's unclear how this brown Staffy-cross ended up in the river in this way, with rope tied around the neck – but we’re urging anyone with appropriate information to come forward.
“Our inspectorate appeal line can be reached on 0300 123 8018, and all calls are treated in confidence.
“The poor dog was microchipped, but this has not been connected to an owner. We do know, however, that the chip was originally implanted in the County Durham area, in the North East of England.”
