The RSPCA is appealing for information after the decomposed body of a dog was found hanging from a tree on the banks of the River Thames near St. George Wharf Pier, Vauxhall.
A member of the public spotted the dog’s remains on Tuesday morning (April 1) and alerted the animal charity. The white and tan-coloured canine, severely decomposed and hanging from a tree branch, was located below a pathway near the Riverside pub.
Rescue Effort
Due to the difficult-to-reach location, RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Julia Pernas enlisted the help of the London Fire Brigade to retrieve the dog’s body from the riverbank.
The dog was found close to the Riverside restaurant, in an area that, despite being hard to access, is popular with walkers.
Public Appeal
The RSPCA is urging anyone with information about the incident or who may have seen suspicious activity near the pier to come forward.
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Anyone with relevant information is asked to call the RSPCA appeals line at 0300 123 8018, quoting incident number 01481892.
Animal Welfare Collaboration
The collaboration between the RSPCA and the London Fire Brigade highlights the importance of multi-agency cooperation in animal welfare cases. The RSPCA continues to investigate and is determined to uncover how and why the dog ended up in such a tragic state.
How to Help
If you have any information that could help the investigation, please contact the RSPCA immediately. Your support could make a difference in ensuring justice for this animal.
