Dog tied to tree, set on fire, burned to death
Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, EN (UK)Date: Feb 2006
Disposition: Open
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!
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THE RSPCA is outraged after a dog was found tied to a tree on a golf course having been burned alive. Animal welfare officers are appealing for information from the public after the animal�s charred remains were discovered at the edge of Handsworth Golf Club in Birmingham in mid Feb.
A male Staffordshire bull terrier was found tied tightly to a tree by his lead on a patch of open land. He was wearing a nylon muzzle, a distinctive black leather harness with a brass pattern and a tan leather collar with brass studs. He had a wound on the top of his head and a large can, the same shape as a de-icer canister, was found beside his remains. A large area of ground around the animal had been scorched by fire.
The RSPCA released photographs of the scene today in the hope that it would prompt people with any information about the offence to come forward. Inspector Simon Davies said: �I find it difficult to put my thoughts into words after removing the charred body of this dog. I simply can�t comprehend what could motivate someone to inflict such appalling pain and suffering to a living creature. �I know the general public will find this incident as upsetting as I have and my hope is that the publication of photos of this horrendous scene will result in people coming forward with information.� Revealing further details about the �sickening discovery�, Mr Davies said: �It is my opinion that this dog was alive when he was deliberately set alight. �He was tied to the tree so tightly that I had to use a knife to free him. Particularly upsetting is that I believe the dog was set on fire wearing a muzzle to prevent him from barking.
�I also believe whoever carried out this heinous act knew the dog would be found at this spot as it�s often used by dog walkers. A more secluded spot could certainly have been found but this was not the intention of the person responsible. �This case is too horrific to think about and the public are our only hope of finding out who could have committed such a crime.�
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the RSPCA cruelty and advice line on 0870 5555 999. If you have information on this case, please contact:
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0870 5555 999
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