The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information from the public after a dog was tied to a rope attached to a weight before being drowned in the River Avon in Bath.
The weight that was tied to Buddy | Photo © RSPCA
A member of the public made the discovery in the Weston area of the city on Friday 7th March.
Buddy, a black and brown Jagdterrier, was found dead with a rope around his neck that had been tied to a weight.
RSPCA Inspector Dan Hatfield, who recovered his body from the river, said: “Buddy was intentionally killed in a heartless and gruesome way, and we’re keen to find out who was responsible and bring them to justice.
“Since his body was discovered, we’ve been investigating what happened and are now asking the public for their help to find out exactly who did this to him.
“Buddy was known to many people in Bath who will recognise him and may be able to help us trace his final movements.
“We understand he’d been dead for around 24- 48 hours before he was found, so we’re hoping to speak to anyone who saw him in the final days of his life before his body was sadly found in the river.
“Did you see Buddy anytime from Saturday, 1st March? Where was he, and who was with him?”
If you have information which could help the ongoing investigation, call the appeal line on 0300 123 8018, quoting incident number 01464178.
Information can be shared anonymously, and your details will not be passed on to the person you have reported.
