Appeal After Dead Pregnant Dog Dumped In Pond

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the body of a pregnant dog was dumped in a pond near the old Desborough Airfield.

The dachshund was discovered wrapped in a towel inside a bag on Sunday by a 13-year-old boy and was then taken to a vets who alerted the animal charity.

It is suspected the dog may have been stolen and already had some puppies prior to her death.

The dog was found submerged in a pond near the old Desborough Airfield

RSPCA animal rescuer Inspector Beckie Harlock is now appealing for information to find out who is responsible and is asking anyone who recognises the dog to get in touch.

Beckie said: “We are not sure at this stage how this poor dog died but the vet believes it was not from drowning. But what I can’t understand is why go to such lengths to get rid of the body – that does raise suspicions.

“She was wrapped in a towel and put in a bag and then taken to a pond is in a quiet location

“She was producing milk from her teats. They were also concerned that she may have already had some of the puppies she was pregnant with before she died.

“I would speculate that perhaps she had been stolen and then she died – but we don’t know how – and then was callously dumped in this way.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area at the time to get in touch but I am also keen to trace anyone who recognises the dog and can identify who she belonged to to get in touch.

“She was wearing a distinctive pink collar which may help someone identify her.”.

Anyone with information should call the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018.

The dog was wearing this distinctive pink collar