Healthy Little Dog Found Dumped With Rubbish On A23 West Of Haywards Heath

"The dog had been fly tipped along with bags of rubbish like a broken fridge or an old mattress."

The RSPCA has begun an investigation after motorists discovered the Red Spitz, along with waste in bin-bags, in a lay-by off the A23 London Road in Bolney, west of Haywards Heath on Friday (18 September).

RSPCA inspector Rachel Smith said:

"It’s a miracle that, in such a distressed state, the poor little dog didn’t panic and run into the road, either getting hit by a car or cause a huge accident.”

“The two-year-old was spotted frantically barking at the rubbish sacks and was clearly very distressed at being left behind. 

“The dog had been left in an extremely dangerous spot in a lay-by on the slip road from London Road onto the A23, a very fast and busy dual carriageway."

The RSPCA told More Radio that the dog is in good condition with a healthy, well-groomed coat and good teeth, and is extremely friendly and affectionate, but isn’t microchipped.

Rachel added:

“My suspicion is that this little dog, who is quite a desirable ‘designer’ breed, may have been stolen from its rightful owners and has been dumped by the thief.

“I don’t want to say too much about the little dog - including whether it’s a male or a female - as I’d like to hear from anyone who believes the Spitz may belong to them or may have been stolen or gone missing.

“I’m following up several leads as to who is responsible for fly tipping this poor little dog in such an irresponsible and dangerous manner.

"The RSPCA would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who knows who may be responsible.

"Our appeal line is 0300 123 8018.”

The young dog is now in RSPCA care while officers investigate.

If an owner who can prove the dog belongs to them does not come forward then the charity said it will seek to rehome the animal.