Abandoned dog found by RSPCA in Bolton with lump so big it was dragging on the floor

An abandoned dog, which was found by the RSPCA with a huge bleeding lump, tragically had to be put down to end her pain. 

The RSPCA said the stray Staffie was found in Bolton on Sunday in a ‘shocking state’.

She had a bleeding lump on her stomach that was so large it was dragging along the floor as she walked.

Her nails were so overgrown they had grown through her paw pads and out of the other side.  The dog also had chronic eye issues.

She was found by a member of the public, and she is believed to have been dumped in a field near West Meade around 3pm.

The RSPCA is now investigating.

Inspector Kathryn Kellegher said: “This poor dog was in such a shocking state when she was picked up as a stray in West Meade in Bolton.

“Sadly, she had a lump on her stomach which was so large it had started to drag on the floor and she was bleeding all over the pavement.

“She also had such overgrown nails that they had curled and cut into her paw pads. It was distressing to see a dog in this poor state.

“I rushed her to the vets immediately but sadly, the vets had to put her to sleep to end her suffering.

“If anyone recognises this dog or has any information about where she may have come from, please contact the inspectorate appeal line in strictest confidence on 0300 123 8018.”

The poor dog, RIP.