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RSPCA search for owner of a dog left for dead on side of the road

This poor, emaciated dog was dumped by the side of the road looking like a skeleton and less than a day from death

– Inspector Nadine Pengilly, RSPCA

RSPCA bosses are appealing for information after seven-year-old American bulldog Oscar was tied up and abandoned at a busy junction in Stockport. Inspectors said the animal was at half of his ideal body weight when he was found off Adshaw Lane and Councillor Lane in Cheadle Hulme.

Oscar was discovered on Monday morning and is now in the care of the RSPCA.

Oscar now being cared for by RSPCA Credit: MEN media

Oscar was 12 to 24 hours away from death, he has used up all of his body fat and muscle – the next thing to have been used would have been his organs and that would have killed him."

– Inspector Nadine Pengilly, RSPCA

Oscar, who's described as a lovely friendly dog was placed on a drip for 24 hours. He is now being fed small amounts every hour to gradually increase his weight without making him sick.

The dog's original owner was traced through his microchip but they said they had rehomed him a year ago. The new owner claimed he had given him to an man he met at a park.

Oscar was found at half of his ideal body weight Credit: MEN media

RSCPA bosses hope to find Oscar a new home next year once he has gained enough weight.