'The image of Luna tied to the railings is absolutely heartbreaking... she looked utterly broken'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe RSPCA says it is investigating after a 'starved and skeletal' dog was found abandoned tied to railings at a public park.
Luna - a Staffordshire bull terrier type dog - was said by the RSPCA to be 'severely emaciated' in what a rescue sanctuary described as 'the worst case of neglect they have ever seen'.
Wrapped in a pink knitted jumper, Luna was found by a member of the public in Highfield Park, Wigan, at around 7.30pm on June 5, before being brought to safety by a volunteer from Greater Manchester Lost Dog Search and Rescue Capture Team. READ MORE: "He didn't get the help he needed": 'Struggling' carer was twice the limit when he crashed and flipped his car on the M60 at 6am, inquest hears She weighed just over 36 pounds, but is now said to be recovering well in the care of Dogs4Rescue, which is looking for a new loving home for her.
The RSPCA said blood tests revealed Luna was severely anaemic and her emaciated condition was putting stress on her organs, although thankfully she did not need hospitalisation.
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