‘XL Bully’ left to die in tied bin bag with broken neck by ‘heartless’ owner as dumped beasts roam the streets
The RSPCA is hunting a cruel pet owner after a dying dog was found dumped in a bin bag behind a Tesco supermarket.
The find comes after another Bully was found tied up and burned to death in a London alley days ago following the start of the government’s ban on the deadly breed.
The poor pooch was discovered abandoned next to rubbish inside a tied black bin liner in Church Road, Yardley, Birmingham at 1.30pm on Sunday.
The bull breed, possibly an XL Bully, was unable to stand because of breaks to his neck, back, legs and ribs, was covered in mange and was severely underweight.
The neglected dog, which was around six months old, was rushed to Birmingham Animal Hospital – but he sadly died while on the treatment table.
The RSPCA say he may have been an XL Bully breed but because he was in such a bad condition it was impossible to tell.
The animal charity are now appealing for information about the “heartless” person responsible for the “sickening” incident.
RSPCA animal rescue officer, Beccie Doherty said: “This poor dog was terrified and in pain, and covered in his own waste as he was unable to stand to go to the toilet.
“It’s sickening that someone chose to treat an animal in this heartless way, and even more distressing to think they simply dumped him to die in a bag they decided to throw away.
“The people who found him kindly tried their best to make him comfortable.
“Sadly, he was barely alive when I arrived. He was completely emaciated, covered in mange, and had broken bones.
“I rushed him to RSPCA Birmingham Animal Hospital where vets and nurses tried everything to stabilise him but unfortunately he died on the table.
“I understand many people viewing these pictures will be shocked by how graphic they are.
“It’s without a doubt distressing to see an animal who has been mistreated by humans in this way.
“This is the sad reality of animal rescue at a time we’re seeing a rise in such cases.
“I just hope someone will recognise him and help us track down those responsible for leaving him to die in a bag with such horrendous injuries and in such a neglected state.
“Anyone with information can contact me in complete confidence, by leaving me a message on our inspector’s appeal line number on 0300 123 8018.”
Stories of abuse toward XL Bullys are now emerging following the enforcement of the ban.
One XL Bully was found tied up and burned to death in a London alleyway only hours before the ban was introduced.
That dog suffered extensive burns to its front paws, a fractured skull, and had one of its ears sliced off after being found dead in Carshalton, south London.
Meanwhile, some XL Bullys are being taken to Scotland where the breed is not banned, with one owner moving so England “can’t kill his dog”.
Other XL Bully dogs are being sold at discount prices online with words like “now reduced” and “price drop”.
The RSPCA said the discovery also comes at a time of an “animal welfare crisis” when reports of animal neglect and abandonment are at a three-year high.
In 2023, the RSPCA received 72,050 reports about animal abandonment and neglect – higher than in 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Dermot Murphy, RSPCA inspectorate commissioner, said: “For 200 years, the RSPCA has been working tirelessly to bring animals to safety and give them the expert treatment and compassion they deserve.
“We’ll continue to do so for as long as we’re needed but we can’t do that without the support of fellow animal lovers.
“The support of the public helps abused, neglected and abandoned animals in so many ways – from buying soft, warm bedding and nourishing food for an animal who’s desperately cold and hungry, to funding vital vet care for an animal who’s suffering and in pain.
“We’re asking animal lovers to join the winter rescue by donating to help rescue teams reach the thousands of animals who desperately need them.”
Owners have also been reminded that they can ask a vet to euthanize their pets and claim £200 compensation.
Some maulings by the breed have proved fatal, including the tragic deaths of dads Ian Price and Jonathan Hogg.
New rules on XL Bully dogs
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed in September that the dangerous breed would be banned by the end of 2023 after a spate of horror attacks.
From December 31, advertising, gifting and exchanging the mutts has been outlawed and they must be kept in a secure place to prevent escape, the Government says.
The legislation makes breeding, selling, advertising, exchanging, gifting, rehoming, abandoning or allowing XL Bully dogs to stray illegal.
Dogs that are more than one year old after New Year‘s Eve must be neutered by June 30 while younger dogs must receive the same treatment by December 31.
Plus, people who already own the hounds will have to keep them muzzled whenever they leave their homes.
Scotland has not enforced the same ban for XL Bully dogs yet, but reports say it is likely by the end of January.