RSPCA appeal after stabbed dog left tied to lamppost in Bilston

The dog, who has been named Comet by rescuers, was found by a member of the public tied to a lamppost in The Lunt in Bilston on December 10.

He was rushed for urgent veterinary treatment and assessment and was treated for three possible stab wounds at RSPCA Birmingham Animal Hospital.

RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Bal Dhamia, who is investigating for the animal welfare charity, said: “It’s heartbreaking to see a dog abandoned with painful injuries in this way. We’re keen to find out where Comet came from and who left him in this terrible state.

“When I arrived, members of the public were thankfully already at the scene and trying to feed him. 

"He was very subdued and he looked exhausted. I offered the dog some food which he reluctantly ate. 

"I could see he was still bleeding and in pain and he needed to be moved quickly to the hospital. 

“I’m really grateful to the person who contacted us as he kindly stayed with him since making the call and arranged for some blankets and food. 

"I managed to remove the chain which was used to tie him to the lamppost and I put him on a suitable lead but was reluctant to walk or move.” 

Members of the public reported seeing a dog being walked at around 8pm on December 9 by a slim white male before later seeing the dog tied to the lamppost. 

RSPCA rescuers were called to help the dog after he was still seen tied to the lamppost the following morning on December 10.

Anyone with first-hand information is asked to contact the RSPCA appeals line number, in confidence, on 0300 123 8018 quoting incident number 01406194.