A PLEA for information has been issued by the RSPCA after a suffering dog was dumped.

The female Shar Pei was found tied to a tree at the entrance to a footpath on Slip Inn Bank, just off Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough, at 1pm on Friday – wearing a red jumper.

RSPCA inspector Ian Smith said: “This dog is in a shocking condition.

“She is emaciated and has a severe skin condition, which we think is mange. She is in a very poor state indeed.

“It has taken an awful long time for her to get into this kind of state.

“I want to hear from anyone who recognises this poor girl, and knows who she belongs to, or who saw anything at all that might help.”

  • Call 0300 1238018 with information, and ask to leave a message for Inspector Smith.