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RSPCA investigating after dog found collapsed and dying in Ormskirk street

The pooch was dumped on the side of the road

[The pet was found by a concerned member of the public]

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The pet was found by a concerned member of the public

RSPCA officers have launched an appeal after a German Shephard was found starved, injured and almost dead in the street. The canine was found in Yew Tree Road, Ormskirk, by a concerned member of the public on Wednesday, July 1.

The good Samaritan took the dog back to their home to report about their discovery, but the pet unfortunately died.

An investigation was launched by the RSPCA due to the poor condition the dog was found and is appealing for anyone who may recognise him to get in touch.

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[The pet tragically died after being found dumped on the street]

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The pet tragically died after being found dumped on the street

RSPCA Inspector Caren Goodman said: This dog was in a terrible bodily condition with all his ribs and spine protruding, he had opened sores on his body which had been bleeding.

We are keen to trace the person who owned the pet and have taken the decision to release some photographs which are distressing but it will be important to our investigation as someone may well know who has had a dog like this.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to contact the RSPCAs appeals line number on 0300 123 8018 and refer to incident number 01843454.

According to the RSPCA there has been a 64% increase in summer cruelty to animals over a five year period.

The animal welfare charity has released new statistics as part of its Cruelty Hurts Love Rescues fundraising campaign which coincides with the charitys busiest time as cruelty reports peak over summer.

In June, July and August last year the RSPCA received 6,322 cruelty calls to their emergency line last year which is one call every 10 minutes when the line is open.

In comparison the charity took 3,852 calls for the same period in 2021 - showing a massive 64% increase in just 5 years.

Since last year, there has also been a startling 22% annual increase in cruelty calls, with 21,117 in 2025 compared to 17,260 in 2024.

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